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Fujifilm seeks tie-up with Olympus

Business Jan. 31, 2012 - 06:45AM JST ( 8 )

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NetNinjaJan. 31, 2012 - 09:29AM JST

No more Kodak moments. Something new will come from it though. Unlike Japan's business model, in America, the old will make way for the new. I think Japanese companies seek immortality over longevity.
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gelendestrasseJan. 31, 2012 - 09:36AM JST

Fuji is a good company. They saw the end of emulsion photography coming and did something about it; unlike Kodak. I like Olympus optics, this should be a good tie up.
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ElvensilvanJan. 31, 2012 - 09:48AM JST

A few days ago, Sony and Olympus. Now it's Fujifilm and Olympus.

I would say that Olympus seems to be doing quite well despite the multi-billion yen scandal.
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codomoJan. 31, 2012 - 09:51AM JST

good decision for fuji. i was worried about if olympus would be bought and dissected it out by foreign funds.
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paulinusaJan. 31, 2012 - 10:00AM JST

Forget about a "business tie-up" or a " link-up." Fujifilm should just take over Olympus.
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wanderlustJan. 31, 2012 - 11:15AM JST

I wonder did the banks behind Olympus encourage the banks behind Fujifilm to do this? One of Fujifilm's outside auditors is a director of both Sumitomo Mitsu Banking Corporation (SMBC) and Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMFG). SMBC are also a major shareholder of Olympus, while SMFG is their main lender.

Classic way protecting their assets...
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minello7Jan. 31, 2012 - 12:03PM JST

Just another example of the "Private Club" keeps things how they were and how they are , no change.
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Ted BarreraJan. 31, 2012 - 03:52PM JST

Maybe they're interested in taking "cooking" lessons from Olympus?