Sharp expressed a timid hope that Foxconn will offer for the distressed Japanese corporation twice more than the government-sponsored investment fund INCJ. It was created in 2009 for the development of the industry and the support of young companies, but so far the bulk of the funds spent to rescue unprofitable enterprises and their restructuring. It is expected that INCJ will insist on joining display business Sharp assets created this fund Japan Display.
Taiwanese giant Hon Hai Precision Industry assets Sharp interesting, first of all, in terms of access to the technology of IGZO-panels used in mobile devices. It is this motivation and confuse the Japanese authorities, as reported by Bloomberg. Corporate management is inclined to the plan of salvation with the involvement of the Japanese capital, implies the infusion of $ 2.6 billion. - Less than half Foxconn offers. Meeting of heads of the companies with the latest Sharp creditors and representatives of the Japanese authorities have not had the desired effect. It is expected that the next fiscal year, which ends in March, Sharp will end in a loss of $ 694 million.
Japan Fund INCJ interested in promoting plan for the reason that the possible consolidation of the business and Sharp Japan Display will strengthen the position of the last of the companies on the international market. Now Samsung ranked 24% of the segment displays for mobile devices, the second place is occupied by Japan Display with 15% of the market, and Sharp LG (13%) content of 9% of the market. By joining forces, Japan Display, Sharp and could reach the same level as the leader in the face of Samsung. Yet, Sharp protect from foreign intervention INCJ seeks primarily out of a desire to save valuable technology assets in the hands of home producers.