Seiko Epson and Sony Begin Discussions Regarding Alliance of Small- and Medium-Sized Liquid Crystal Display Businesses
Seiko Epson Corporation (“Epson”) and Sony Corporation (“Sony”) today announced that they will begin discussions about an alliance in the field of small- and medium-sized liquid crystal displays (LCDs), including the transfer of a part of business assets of Epson to Sony. The parties hope to enter into a legally-binding definitive agreement by the end of June, 2009.