Group 1 - Sony Group announced a significant business restructuring plan to spin off its television business and form a joint venture with China's TCL Electronics to optimize its home entertainment segment and enhance global market competitiveness [1][2] - The joint venture will have a clear equity structure, with TCL Electronics holding 51% and Sony Group holding 49% of the shares, covering the entire industry chain from product development, design, manufacturing, sales, to logistics [2] - The new company will continue to use the Sony and BRAVIA brands to ensure the continuity of brand value and market recognition [2] Group 2 - A timeline has been established, with the goal of signing a legally binding final cooperation agreement by the end of March 2024, and the new joint venture is planned to officially start operations by April 2027 [2] - The establishment of the joint venture is subject to approval from regulatory authorities in various countries and other necessary conditions, with updates to be announced in due course [2]
索尼分拆电视业务，与 TCL 共建合资公司