Kyocera has entered into a share transfer agreement with NEC to acquire all of NEC’s shares in Showa Optronics (‘SOC’), an optical components manufacturer. When the share transfer is completed, Kyocera will own 93% of SOC’s shares; SOC will begin operating as a subsidiary of Kyocera on June 1, 2020, under the name Kyocera Showa Optronics (KSO). The acquisition of the Japan-based firm is intended to maximize the synergy through the combination of technologies the two companies offer.
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