------ Chinesische Mitarbeiter sind auf dem Stand von Lenovo während einer Messe in Shenzhen City, South China Guangdong Provinz, 17. November 2010 gesehen. Ja
--File-- Chinese staff are seen at the stand of Lenovo during an exhibition in Shenzhen city, south Chinas Guangdong Province, November 17, 2010. Japans NEC and Chinas Lenovo, two of the worlds largest personal computer makers, have announced an agreement to establish a joint venture in Japan. Lenovo will take a 51% stake in NEC Lenovo Japan Group, with NEC taking the remaining 49%. NEC will receive $175m through an issue of Lenovo shares. In a joint statement, the two companies said the deal would give them enhanced product portfolios and expanded distribution channels. Under the terms of the deal, Hideyo Takasu, currently president of NEC Personal Products, will become president and chief executive of the new venture. Roderick Lappin, currently president of Lenovo Japan, will become executive chairman. The two brand names will continue to be used. Lenovo and NEC have also agreed to discuss further co-operation in other areas, including selling PCs and developing new devices such as tablets.
