Japan Display (JDI) Sells Small-to-Medium LCD Module Factory at USD 16.15 Million

Source = Japan Display

Hyunjoo Kang / jjoo@olednet.com

Japanese media reported that Japan Display (JDI) is expected to sell small-to-medium sized LCD module factory located in south China to Chinese panel company Jiangxi Holitech. The sales price is USD 16.15 million.

The factory is attached to Morningstar Optronics Zhuhai (MOZ), Taiwan’s LCD module company Star World Technology’s subsidiary company. Taiwan Display is the major shareholder, and JDI owns the entirety of Taiwan Display. Through the sales of MOZ factory, Taiwan Display is to own 100% of Star World Technology stakes.

JDI used to own 3 LCD module production subsidiary companies, JDI Device and JDI Electronics in Suzhou, and Shenzhen JDI in Shenzhen, to supply touch panel for Chinese smartphone companies.

According to Japanese media, JDI is expected to confirm detailed plans regarding the sales of these three subsidiary companies.