Sharp's warning it may collapse surprises few

November 02, 2012

Japan's Sharp, a major supplier of LCD displays to Apple and other manufacturers, has warned that it may not survive if it can't turn around its business, an admission that caught few off guard. The Osaka-based manufacture said there is "material doubt" about its ability to continue operating in its earnings report filed Thursday. Sharp added, however, that it still believes it can cut costs and secure enough credit to survive. Its IGZO technology for mobile displays is likely to be a key element of its business strategy. Companies with credit trouble must warn about possible concerns over their survival as part of their disclosure requirements. "A year ago people would have been pretty surprised, but Sharp's situation is pretty well-known these days," said Keita Wakabayashi, an analyst at Mito Securities. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

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