Add this topic to your myFT Digest for news straight to your inbox
IPhonemaker threatens to use majority stake to force management changes at Japanese displaymaker
Why the solar sector’s under appreciated dependence on cheap labour could be bad news for the global energy transition.
Japanese electronics stalwart is looking abroad under new owner
Group blames volatile climate but more company-specific factors may be at play
Move to buy Toshiba unit did not play well but owner Hon Hai may well have bigger plans
Japanese group looks to expand display and electronics but analysts are unconvinced
Questions remain about Japanese group’s progress beyond cost-cutting
New owner Foxconn looks to cut costs further in effort to turn round electronics group
Sharp shares surge 19% on finalisation of deal after China antitrust watchdog signs off
Technology groups including Sharp and NEC swing into the red on strong yen and weak sales
Hon Hai vice-chairman and close aide of Terry Gou will be the first outsider to run the ailing Japanese group
Terry Gou’s deal for Japan’s TV pioneer was skilled brinkmanship
Pioneer in Japan’s electronics industry sold at knockdown price to Taiwanese group
Delay has paid off well for Taiwanese group
Both companies to discuss deal after Taiwanese group’s founder Terry Gou demanded cut to $6bn price
Move prompted by renewed concerns over financial position of Japanese group
Equity swaps will help with debt, but not overcapacity
International Edition