Sony purchases 11% of Olympus

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Here's a much better, detailed new article on the matter (and also the link in the op didn't work for me :S )

http://seattletimes.com/html/businesstechnology/2019283149_apasjapansonyolympus.html

here's the biggest point to take away from this situation

"The two companies said they will set up a new medical equipment company together later this year, 51 percent owned by Sony and the rest by Olympus."

overall sony got a very good deal imho. I did a small paper on the olympus situation for a class and they were in a lot of trouble. Hiding huge losses, misleading investors and government etc etc.

afaik medical equipment industry is a very healthy industry. This could prove to be a wise and profitable venture for both companies in the long run. Time will tell

oh and also this not JUST about the medical equipment business

according WSJ

"and to study collaboration in compact digital cameras."