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Sony reported to be seeking Olympus stake

Business Jan. 24, 2012 - 05:15PM JST ( 11 )

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ElvensilvanJan. 24, 2012 - 03:36PM JST

Sony + Olympus = ???

Endoscopes that can be controlled by PSP?

Sony seems to be quite active in the market lately, making offers to several large companies. GO GO SONY!
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anglootakuJan. 24, 2012 - 05:08PM JST

Great and wise strategic move Sony
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PokeJan. 24, 2012 - 05:21PM JST

Oh noesssss! Sony is trying to monopolize incompetence in Japan. Call the trust busters!
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Jan Claudius WeirauchJan. 24, 2012 - 06:40PM JST

Will people be able to hack in to my Olympus camera than, maybe because of a firmware developed by Sony...
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VirtuosoJan. 24, 2012 - 07:31PM JST

Sony already bought out Minolta. It's got too much of a stake in optical business. (They do eyeglass lenses too.) I can't understand their rationale. How about developing something new and exciting, instead of depending on Apple to do it first?
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Joseph Garrett BaxterJan. 24, 2012 - 07:37PM JST

I used to work for Olympus and know that they are the leader in endoscopes. If SONY wants to get into this field this would be a smart move plus they would get all the advanced technology from Olympus which would make SONY #1 in the optics field for many years to come.
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tmarieJan. 24, 2012 - 08:02PM JST

Smart move by Sony but are they really a good company to be taking over a sinking ship with all their issues??
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NessieJan. 24, 2012 - 08:29PM JST

Sony already bought out Minolta. It's got too much of a stake in optical business. (They do eyeglass lenses too.) I can't understand their rationale.

Um....what part of oligopoly don't you get?
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herefornowJan. 24, 2012 - 10:48PM JST

Smart move by Sony but are they really a good company to be taking over a sinking ship with all their issues??

tmarie -- great post. On the one hand, Sony buying a fundamentally sound company, well-positioned in some growth markets like health-care makes sense. But, as you speculate, with Sony closing troubled businesses, likely installing a new CEO, and facing at least two or three more years in the red, is it the best time to divert its attention to solving Olypus' issues? Will be interesting to watch develop.
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JohnBeckerJan. 25, 2012 - 02:48AM JST

If Sony believes that Olympus will recover from the scandal, it makes perfect sense to buy up a major stake right now, while the stock price is low. Hang on for a few years, reap the benefits of owning a piece of a profitable company, then sell the stock in a few years when its price has recovered. Or keep buying stock until they control the company. Sounds like a win either way.
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PT24881Jan. 25, 2012 - 11:18PM JST

The brand power makes Olympus an excellent bargain at the current share price.. Sony has been in search of workable business segments for the Renaissance of Sony -- a strong brand of the past that seems losing the sense of orientation.