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Annual Stockholder Meeting

SanDisk Corporation announced that it has further expanded its trusted and broad solid state drive (SSD) portfolio with the addition of three new models -- the high-performance SanDisk Extreme(R) II SSD for technology enthusiasts and gamers, as well as two new OEM SSDs designed to enable cutting-edge notebooks and tablets. The company introduces the SanDisk Extreme(R) II SSD. All of the new SSDs introduced by SanDisk are built with the company's advanced 19 nanometer (nm) manufacturing process technology and rely on its intelligent flash memory architecture. This combination enables SanDisk to create SSDs that are exceptionally responsive, reliable and energy-efficient. SanDisk Extreme II SSD enables quick game loading and enhances game play. Exceptional speed: The SanDisk Extreme II is faster than the original SanDisk Extreme SSD, delivering up to 550MB/sec sequential read and 510 MB/sec sequential write speeds, and up to 95,000 random read IOPS and 78,000 random write IOPS.3. Trusted reliability: As SanDisk's fourth-generation retail SSD, the SanDisk Extreme II SSD delivers the robust reliability that company customers have come to trust. The SanDisk Extreme II SSD is qualified to deliver 80 terabytes written (TBW)4 over its lifetime. It comes with a five-year limited warranty 5 with purchase. Pricing and Availability: The new SSD is available now worldwide in 120 GB, 240 GB and 480 GB 6 capacities at $129.99, $229.99 and $439.99 MSRP7 respectively. New SSD Models and Form Factors for OEM Customers the company also broadened its line-up of advanced SSDs for PC makers. Bringing advanced 19 nm technology to SanDisk's industry leading form factors and computing capabilities, the SSDs are designed to bring nimble performance, robust capacity and advanced power management to ultra-thin notebooks and tablets. The new SSD products and form factors include: The SanDisk U110 SSD: The cost-effective and responsive SSD solution is available in multiple formats to accommodate a variety of computing device designs, including Half-Slim SATA, mSATA, mSATA mini, 2.5" cased and M.2. The SanDisk iSSD(TM) i110 integrated storage device: The company's smallest solid state device, the i110 iSSD delivers up to 128 GB of digital storage in a compact BGA form factor. The solution is well-suited for use in incredibly thin and light mobile computing devices, and many convertible laptops, which offer both tablet and notebook functionality. The i110 SanDisk iSSD integrated storage device is available in both 16x20 mm and 12x16 mm form factors. The SanDisk X110 SSD in mSATA form factor: The introduced SanDisk X110 SSD is now available in the mSATA format and can be purchased in 32 GB, 64 GB, 128 GB and 256 GB capacities 6.

SanDisk Corporation announced the appointment of Rajesh Gupta as the new country manager for SanDisk India with immediate effect. Previously, Gupta was the director of sales for SanDisk in India. Prior to his time at SanDisk, he worked for Intel Corporation for 15 years, last serving as the director of sales and marketing for Intel Technology India. Gupta will focus on continuing to strengthen the company's presence in the country and is tasked with taking its growth to the next level. He will oversee the retail sales and marketing of memory cards, USB and SSD products through leveraged distribution channels that cover major cities and markets across India. He will also continue to champion SanDisk as the consumer brand for flash memory storage solutions and enhance the sales and marketing infrastructure within India.