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*Ericsson: Sony to acquire Ericsson's share of Sony Ericsson*
October 27, 2011, 08:16 (CEST)
Sony Ericsson to become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony and integrated
into Sony's broad platform of network-connected consumer electronics
products
The transaction also provides Sony with a broad IP cross-licensing
agreement and ownership of five essential patent families
Ericsson to receive EUR 1.05 billion cash payment
Sony and Ericsson to create wireless connectivity initiative to drive
connectivity across multiple platforms
Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) and Sony Corporation ("Sony") today announced that
Sony will acquire Ericsson's 50 percent stake in Sony Ericsson Mobile
Communications AB ("Sony Ericsson"), making the mobile handset business a
wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony.
The transaction gives Sony an opportunity to rapidly integrate smartphones
into its broad array of network-connected consumer electronics devices -
including tablets, televisions and personal computers - for the benefit of
consumers and the growth of its business. The transaction also provides
Sony with a broad intellectual property (IP) cross-licensing agreement
covering all products and services of Sony as well as ownership of five
essential patent families relating to wireless handset technology.
As part of the transaction, Ericsson will receive a cash consideration of
EUR 1.05 billion.
During the past ten years the mobile market has shifted focus from simple
mobile phones to rich smartphones that include access to internet services
and content. The transaction is a logical strategic step that takes into
account the nature of this evolution and its impact on the marketplace.
This means that the synergies for Ericsson in having both a world leading
technology and telecoms services portfolio and a handset operation are
decreasing. Today Ericsson's focus is on the global wireless market as a
whole; how wireless connectivity can benefit people, business and society
beyond just phones. Consistent with that mission, by setting up a wireless
connectivity initiative, Ericsson and Sony will work to drive and develop
the market's adoption of connectivity across multiple platforms.
"This acquisition makes sense for Sony and Ericsson, and it will make the
difference for consumers, who want to connect with content wherever they
are, whenever they want. With a vibrant smartphone business and by gaining
access to important strategic IP, notably a broad cross-license agreement,
our four-screen strategy is in place. We can more rapidly and more widely
offer consumers smartphones, laptops, tablets and televisions that
seamlessly connect with one another and open up new worlds of online
entertainment. This includes Sony's own acclaimed network services, like
the PlayStation Network and Sony Entertainment Network," said Sir Howard
Stringer, Sony's Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President. Mr
Stringer also noted that the acquisition will afford Sony operational
efficiencies in engineering, network development and marketing, among other
areas. "We can help people enjoy all our content - from movies to music and
games - through our many devices, in a way no one else can."
"Ten years ago when we formed the joint venture, thereby combining Sony's
consumer products knowledge with Ericsson's telecommunication technology
expertise, it was a perfect match to drive the development of feature
phones. Today we take an equally logical step as Sony acquires our stake in
Sony Ericsson and makes it a part of its broad range of consumer devices.
We will now enhance our focus on enabling connectivity for all devices,
using our R&D and industry leading patent portfolio to realize a truly
connected world" said Hans Vestberg, President and CEO of Ericsson.
When Sony Ericsson started its operations on October 1, 2001, it combined
the unprofitable handset operations from Ericsson and Sony. Following a
successful turnaround the company has become a market leader in the
development of feature phones by integrating Sony's strong consumer
products knowledge and Ericsson's telecommunications technology leadership.
The WalkmanTM phone and Cyber-shotTM phone are well known examples.
With the successful introduction of the P1 in 2007, Sony Ericsson early on
established itself in the smartphone segment. More recently, the company
has successfully made the transition from feature phones to Android-based
Xperia(TM) smartphones. By the end of the third quarter of 2011, Sony
Ericsson held a market share of 11 percent (by value) in the Android phone
market, representing 80 percent of the company's third quarter sales.
During its ten years in operation Sony Ericsson has generated approximately
EUR 1.5 billion of profit and paid dividends totalling approximately EUR
1.9 billion to its parent companies. Prominent models include "XperiaTM
arc" and "XperiaTM mini" which received 2011 EISA Awards, while recent
notable additions to the lineup include "XperiaTM PLAY" and "XperiaTM arc
S".
The transaction, which has been approved by appropriate decision-making
bodies of both companies, is expected to close in January 2012, subject to
customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals.
Ericsson has accounted for its 50 percent share in Sony Ericsson according
to the equity method. Following completion of the transaction, Ericsson
will have no outstanding guarantees relating to Sony Ericsson and will no
longer account for Sony Ericsson as an investment on balance sheet. The
transaction will result in a positive capital gain for Ericsson which will
be defined after closing of the transaction.
SEB Enskilda is acting as Ericsson's sole financial advisor in the
transaction.
source :
http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/27/sony-buys-out-ericssons-stake-in-joint-venture-assumes-ownersh/
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