Apple Buying German Television Maker Loewe

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Apple Buying German Television Maker Loewe
Apple's own slice of TV hardware could be coming sooner than we thought but later than we hoped if a recent rumour regarding its purchase of German manufacturer Loewe is to be believed.

AppleInsider reports that, "Apple is said to be negotiating to acquire Loewe AG, a manufacturer and distributor of televisions, audio components and integrated entertainment systems, with a final decision expected to be announced by the end of this week."

There are even some numbers, "Apple is confidentially offering 87.3 million euros (about $112 million U.S.), a slight premium over the firm's last closing share price of 4.519 euros (giving it a market cap of 58.79 million euros or $76 million U.S.). Loewe's primary shareholders currently include Sharp (28.83 percent) and LaCie (11.17 percent).

Apparently, Loewe "has been advised by its financial advisor to accept the offer and a final decision is scheduled to be announced internally before 18 May 2012."

Source: AppleInsider
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