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Despite earlier news of the acquisition of the Japanese electronics company Sharp by the the Taiwan-based Foxconn, it appears that the deal is now being renegotiated — owing to the revelation of further potential liabilities.

The deal — which would mark the first time that a major Japanese electronics company has been taken over by a foreign company — is notable to those in the solar photovoltaic (PV) field, as it may signal the beginning of the end for Sharp’s solar division.

The $6.2 billion bailout deal was a “necessity” owing to heavy losses in 2015 for Sharp, amongst other things. The two companies are currently to salvage the deal, reportedly — with a revision to the terms of the arrangement being sought.

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