Apple's refusal to use the graphic subsystem Imagination Technologies not only reduced the capitalization of the British company, but also forced it to put assets on sale. Rumors about the intentions of the Chinese holding Tsinghua Unigroup to acquire Imagination were not confirmed, but some sources continue to assert that Chinese investors are attracted to the assets of the British developer of mobile graphics.
At least, the site Electronics Weekly reports that the Chinese-supported investment fund Canyon Bridge Capital Partners is considering the acquisition of Imagination Technologies assets. The US authorities in November last year began to study the application of this fund for the acquisition of assets Lattice, but still did not give approval, since they are distrustful of Chinese structures. The fact that the foundation is headquartered in California does not help to increase confidence.
A deal for the purchase of Imagination by Canyon Bridge Capital Partners, if any, will be studied by the British competent authorities. It is difficult to say what will prevail in the end: commercial calculation or foreign policy stereotypes. The buyer may be a more reliable candidate, even if he offers a smaller amount.