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Published in TZ Latest News 5 April, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff

Sharp may spin off LCD unit, seek investment from government-backed fund: source

The Nikkei business daily earlier reported that the LCD unit, which supplies displays to smartphone and tablet manufacturers, will be spun off in the current fiscal year and that INCJ could invest 100 billion yen in the new entity. The source said Sharp, as part of its restructuring plan, wants to keep a majority in the LCD unit, and that details of an INCJ stake have not been decided. A Sharp spokesman, while confirming the company was considering various reforms for its LCD business, said no decision had been made.

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