electronics

Taiwanese circuit-board maker takes advantage of strong convertible market to sell three-year zero-coupon deal.

The Korean group buys German OLED company as it aims to improve performance of its latest displays.

The agreement comes after the maker of Aquos TVs nearly doubles its net loss forecast for the year to March, as a strong yen and intense competition roil Japanese electronics makers.

After months of preparation, the Taiwan issuer launches a three-year deal the night before a long weekend, offering no yield and a 30% premium.

The $103 million deal achieves a tight discount despite sizeable share price gains over the past four months.

Hong Kong companies Wuyi Pharmaceutical and Meadville seek to raise a combined $265 million with trading debuts scheduled for the first two days of February.

Singapore's two largest electronics companies to combine through an acqusition that values GES International at a 19% premium to the market price.

Such was the verdict of our Asia''s Best Companies 2005 Poll.

Korean electronics giant completes reverse enquiry trade.