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Hon Hai will buy Acer spin-off

EXPANSION In a move that surprised analysts and pleased investors, the EMS provider said it would buy Hsinchu-based Ambit, which makes networking equipment

By Lisa Wang  /  STAFF REPORTER

Every Ambit share will trade for 0.672 of a Hon Hai share, which represents a 12 percent-premium based on Ambit's closing price of NT$92.50 on Thursday. The deal is expected to take effect next March.

Last month, Hon Hai announced it would purchase a factory from Finnish handset maker Eimo Oyj and another plant from Motorola Inc in Mexico, as the company aims to increase its presence in the cellphone market.

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