Sony Has Bought Toshiba’s Image Sensor Division for $155 Million
Following a series of negotiations, Sony has announced that it’s buying Toshiba’s image sensor business for 19 billion yen—which is about $155 million. The deal, rumored in October, will see Sony take over Toshiba’s fabrication plants, equipment and employee contracts in Oita, Japan. In fact, they’ll be operated by Sony’srecently announced independent image sensor business.…