Agency Bloomberg this week reported, citing the head of the investment fund Japan Industrial Partners Inc., which controls VAIO assets - separated from the manufacturer Sony laptops and personal computers. According to the General Director of Fund, now is active negotiations with Fujitsu and Toshiba to join forces in the production of personal computers for the Japanese market. Parties could seriously reduce costs, united under the banner of VAIO in the struggle for survival. The transaction is expected to take place before the end of March, and the combined manufacturers will be able to reach a leading position in Japan, which is now ruled by a joint NEC and Lenovo, the company that controls about a third of the market.
The comments caused an increase in Toshiba's stock price by 8.2%, shares in Fujitsu rose 2.5%. Note that Reuters news agency issued a statement of Toshiba representatives , according to which the company is not going to sell their enterprises involved in the release of the PC. Related Products :
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