Several news sources are repeating a Bloomberg report that Sony is considering partially spinning off its semiconductor business.
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/sony-reportedly-mulling-semiconductor-unit-155046940.html
Sony Group is contemplating a spinoff of its semiconductor unit, a move that could see Sony Semiconductor Solutions become an independent entity as early as this year, reports Bloomberg. The move, which is still under discussion, is part of the group’s strategy to streamline business operations and concentrate on core entertainment sector. The potential spinoff would involve distributing most of Sony's holding in the chip business to its shareholders while retaining a minority stake.
According to Bloomberg, sources indicate that Sony Group is weighing the spin-off of its semiconductor subsidiary, Sony Semiconductor Solutions, with an IPO potentially taking place as early as this year. Another report from Bloomberg adds that the move would mark the PlayStation maker’s latest step in streamlining its operations and strengthening its focus on entertainment. As noted by the report, sources indicate that Sony is exploring a “partial spin-off” structure, under which the parent company would retain a stake in the subsidiary.
That could be good news for our image sensor community members at SSS! I hope they all get a piece of the pie! It also makes me wonder about Samsung. Might they follow suit? Now that would be a horse race worth watching!
ReplyDeleteIt makes sense for Sony to spin it off, a natural divide from the rest of the company. Compared to Samsung, Sony semi is more focused, Samsung has large semi segments, including CPU and memory.
ReplyDeleteSony is preparing to collaborate with Chinese smartphone companies more closely by separating and removing the Sony from the company name which relies on U.S. like Apple.
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