MILPITAS -- Top tier electronics manufacturing services provider Solectron reported November quarter sales of $2.99 billion, up 22% from the same quarter 2005. In its 10Q form, Solectron said its gross profit was up 10% to $149.4 million, while income from continuing operations fell sharply to $6.6 million from $20.2 million a year ago.
QINGDAO, CHINA -- Home appliance manufacturer Haier Group, one of China's largest OEMs, will purchase PC maker Founder Group, a deal that will make Haier the second-largest seller of PCs in China.
Founder reported sales of 7.39 billion yuan (roughly $92 million) in 2005. Haier had sales of 103.4 billion ($12.9 billion) yuan.