Chinese appliances giant Midea moved a step closer to fulfilling its ambition to acquire German industrial robotics firm Kuka with two weekend deals raising its stake to nearly a majority.
Two of Kuka's biggest German shareholders -- technology company Voith and entrepreneur Friedhelm Loh -- said they had decided to take up Midea's offer of 115 euros ($128) per shareRead more
Chinese appliance giant Midea on Wednesday launched a takeover offer for German industrial robotics supplier Kuka and is seeking at least a 30 percent stake, according to a statement, the latest major overseas Chinese investment.
Midea -- best known for its washing machines and air conditioners -- offered 115 euros ($130) per share for Kuka, one of the world’s leadingRead more
Japan's Toshiba Corporation and China's Midea Group Co jointly announced that they have signed a Definitive Agreement (“DA”) to transfer Toshiba’s Home Appliances Business to Midea at a 473 million dollar transaction.
In a statement Thursday, Midea said the agreement is meant to strengthen their strategic partnership. By leveraging each other’s complementary capabilities and resources, the two well-respected enterprises willRead more
China's Midea Group will buy a little more than 80 percent of loss-making Japanese conglomerate Toshiba's home appliances arm for $473 million, the two companies said.
Toshiba, which makes everything from rice cookers to nuclear plants, will retain the remaining 19.9 percent of Toshiba Lifestyle Products & Services Corporation (TLSC), which will retain its name, the two said in aRead more