Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/09/25
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Jeffery
---- lucien_vd@mac.com wrote:
> Leica Camera takes over majority of shares of Sinar AG
>
>
> Leica Camera AG, Solms, takes over 51% of the shares of Sinar AG,
> Feuerthalen/Switzerland, from JENOPTIK Laser, Optik, Systeme GmbH,
> Jena ("JENOPTIK"). JENOPTIK and Leica Camera AG have signed
> corresponding acquisition and transfer contracts on September 25,
> 2006. Confidentiality was agreed concerning the transfer price.
>
> The existing technical cooperation between JENOPTIK and Sinar AG
> concerning digital camera backs will be continued.
>
> Sinar AG serves professional photographers with leading solutions in
> medium and large format cameras, both with analogue and digital
> technology. Leica Camera AG will continue and develop the Sinar
> business with the Sinar brand and company structure, based on the
> shared values of excellence and innovation.
>
> Both companies will benefit from synergies in technical collaboration
> as well as marketing and sales. Leica Camera AG is confident that the
> acquisition will bring positive developments for customers, employees
> as well as shareholders of both companies. This is a first step on
> the strategic path towards growing the business of Leica Camera AG
>
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