# Wistron to acquire Kaohsiung OptoElectronics for JPY 8 billion

Wistron announced it will acquire 100% of Kaohsiung OptoElectronics Inc. (KOE), a JDI Taiwan subsidiary, for JPY 8.0 billion. The deal is expected to close by the end of Q3 2021.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2021-07-12
- Where: TWN
- Value: $72.6M (8.00B JPY)
- Status: announced
- Products: LCM modules, automotive and industrial displays
- Sectors: [Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics](https://endata.com/sectors/semiconductors-electronics.md)

## Companies

- [Japan Display](https://endata.com/companies/21518.md) (partner)
- [Wistron Corporation](https://endata.com/companies/25153.md) (acquirer)
- [Kaohsiung OptoElectronics](https://endata.com/companies/56409.md) (target)

## Sources

- [iconnect007.com](https://iconnect007.com/article/128227/wistron-to-acquire-kaohsiung-optoelectronics/128230/smt), 2021-07-12: "Wistron announced to acquire 100% shares of Kaohsiung OptoElectronics Inc. (KOE), a wholly-owned subsidiary of JDI Taiwan Inc."

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