ROCHESTER, USA: Eastman Kodak Co. announced that it will sell substantially all the assets associated with its OLED business to a group of LG companies. This move will tighten Kodaks investment focus and strengthen its financial position. Financial details were not disclosed.
Kodak has been a pioneer in developing technology associated with OLED displays. In the 1970s, Kodak scientists developed the worlds first viable OLED material.
Kodak will have continuing access to its OLED technology for use in its products. Subject to customary closing conditions, the transaction is expected to close by the end of the year.
“As we said earlier this year, OLED is one of the businesses we wanted to reposition to maximize Kodaks competitive advantage at the intersection of materials and imaging science,” said Laura G. Quatela, Kodaks Chief Intellectual Property Officer and manager of the company's OLED business.
“This action is consistent with that strategy. Our OLED intellectual property portfolio is fundamental; however, realizing the full value of this business would have required significant investment.”
Nomura Securities International Inc. served as financial advisor to Kodak.
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