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Leaders of Alibaba, Foxconn and SoftBank have close personal ties and shared ambition
Sharp shares surge 19% on finalisation of deal after China antitrust watchdog signs off
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
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
Taiwanese tycoon enlists army of advisers to secure takeover of lossmaking Japanese group
Deal worth $6bn on hold as Taiwanese group examines potential new liabilities
The latest deal for Sharp is better than the first, but still needs explaining
Taiwan group’s founder Terry Gou expected to include investment pledges to win over manufacturer
Chairman looks to assuage concerns about company falling into foreign hands
Taiwan’s Foxconn and government fund vie to take over struggling Japanese electronics group
Japanese group has struggled over recent years with pressure from competitors
Goal is for Chinese factories producing iPhones to run entirely on clean energy
Much rides on success of huge push by contract electronics manufacturer
Manufacturing facility in Maharashtra is one of the largest FDI deals in Indian corporate history
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