Asus-Gigabye MERGER

ChampionLLY · 9th Aug 2006, 01:46 AM

技嘉宣布分割主機板、繪圖卡部門與華碩聯姻合資新公司
鉅亨網記者林大正／台北‧8月8日
2006 / 08 / 08 星期二 16:10

華碩 (2357-TW 下單 )、技嘉 (2376-TW)今日聯袂在證交所公布重大訊息，技嘉將自有品牌主機板及繪圖卡等產品相關業務部分割成立子公司；而華碩 (2357-TW) 則初步規劃將以投資技嘉此一新設子公司方式，進行策略聯盟，並合資經營此新設公司。

my rough translation:
Giga announce mobo, gfx department & Asus merge into a new company
dunno wad web reporter LimDaZheng/Taipai 8thAug

Asus(2357-TW place order), Giga (2376-TW) today made big announcement in stock market, Giga will split its own brand of mobo, gfx & other products business into individual firms; while Asus(2357-TW), is planning to invest on Giga on a single-company-way, do strategic union, and pool 2gether funds to run the new business...

ChampionLLY · 9th Aug 2006, 02:14 AM

http://www.digitimes.com/NewsShow/Ma...pages=A1&seq=2

Adrian Wong · 9th Aug 2006, 03:36 PM

Woah... Another merger!

Chai · 9th Aug 2006, 03:52 PM

All the giants are merging...

Papercut · 9th Aug 2006, 05:25 PM

This is getting absurd

HKEPC seems to have the most concrete info so far: http://www.hkepc.com/bbs/itnews.php?tid=647642

ChampionLLY · 9th Aug 2006, 05:32 PM

oops... i juz realized that i spelled gigabyte wrongly on the title =S

Chai · 9th Aug 2006, 06:24 PM

Is joint venture and merging the same?

ChampionLLY · 9th Aug 2006, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chai

Is joint venture and merging the same?

wad's the diff?

ChampionLLY · 9th Aug 2006, 07:00 PM

more news, found on pcstats:
http://www.digitimes.com/mobos/a20060808PR203.html

Papercut · 9th Aug 2006, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chai

Is joint venture and merging the same?

I don't think so. In a joint venture the companies can still remain as separate entities.
Edit: I see what you mean now, just read the press release which calls it a joint venture.

9th Aug 2006, 01:46 AM	#1 (permalink)
ChampionLLY News Writer Join Date: 23 Apr 2006 Posts: 1,265 Reputation: 757 Rep Power: 12	Asus-Gigabyte MERGER 技嘉宣布分割主機板、繪圖卡部門與華碩聯姻合資新公司鉅亨網記者林大正／台北‧8月8日 2006 / 08 / 08 星期二 16:10 華碩 (2357-TW 下單 )、技嘉 (2376-TW)今日聯袂在證交所公布重大訊息，技嘉將自有品牌主機板及繪圖卡等產品相關業務部分割成立子公司；而華碩 (2357-TW) 則初步規劃將以投資技嘉此一新設子公司方式，進行策略聯盟，並合資經營此新設公司。 my rough translation: Giga announce mobo, gfx department & Asus merge into a new company dunno wad web reporter LimDaZheng/Taipai 8thAug Asus(2357-TW place order), Giga (2376-TW) today made big announcement in stock market, Giga will split its own brand of mobo, gfx & other products business into individual firms; while Asus(2357-TW), is planning to invest on Giga on a single-company-way, do strategic union, and pool 2gether funds to run the new business... Last edited by ChampionLLY : 9th Aug 2006 at 05:36 PM.

9th Aug 2006, 03:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
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9th Aug 2006, 03:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
Chai Administrator Join Date: 6 Oct 2002 Location: Maranello Posts: 27,884 Reputation: 4630 Rep Power: 81	All the giants are merging... __________________ Chai (Contributor & Forum Admin) http://www.techarp.com/

9th Aug 2006, 05:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
Papercut Hold me back! I can't stop posting!!! Join Date: 14 Jul 2004 Location: Singapore! Posts: 5,107 Reputation: 2557 Rep Power: 36	This is getting absurd HKEPC seems to have the most concrete info so far: http://www.hkepc.com/bbs/itnews.php?tid=647642 __________________ "Use in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of n00bs. Overclock within 24 hours of opening. Do not read instructions before proceeding, do not use only as directed. May cause frustration, late nights and empty wallets. If symptoms persist please consult your hardware professional."

9th Aug 2006, 06:24 PM	#7 (permalink)
Chai Administrator Join Date: 6 Oct 2002 Location: Maranello Posts: 27,884 Reputation: 4630 Rep Power: 81	Is joint venture and merging the same? __________________ Chai (Contributor & Forum Admin) http://www.techarp.com/

9th Aug 2006, 02:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
ChampionLLY News Writer Join Date: 23 Apr 2006 Posts: 1,265 Reputation: 757 Rep Power: 12	http://www.digitimes.com/NewsShow/Ma...pages=A1&seq=2

9th Aug 2006, 05:32 PM	#6 (permalink)
ChampionLLY News Writer Join Date: 23 Apr 2006 Posts: 1,265 Reputation: 757 Rep Power: 12	oops... i juz realized that i spelled gigabyte wrongly on the title =S

9th Aug 2006, 07:00 PM	#9 (permalink)
ChampionLLY News Writer Join Date: 23 Apr 2006 Posts: 1,265 Reputation: 757 Rep Power: 12	more news, found on pcstats: http://www.digitimes.com/mobos/a20060808PR203.html

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