Fujitsu and Lenovo confirmed they are exploring a strategic cooperation for developing and manufacturing PCs for the global market and have entered talks with the Development Bank of Japan for financial support. Reports previously noted the two were holding discussions about a possible merger of Fujitsu’s PC business into Lenovo.
Under the eventual deal, Fujitsu would continue to offer a Fujitsu-branded PC portfolio and the related after-sales support to customers and channel partners worldwide. Fujitsu transferred its Japan PC business to Fujitsu Client Computing Limited (FCCL) on 1 February and has since been considering various options to ensure the future growth of its PC business.
Lenovo meanwhile said it was continuously seeking opportunities to further grow its core business. A cooperation would capitalise on the strengths of the two companies, namely Fujitsu’s global sales, customer support, R&D and manufacturing capabilities and Lenovo’s competitiveness in the dynamic global PC market, it said.
The proposed deal comes as the PC market contracted for an eighth consecutive quarter in Q3. While Lenovo remains market leader, a cooperation with Fujitsu could help it expand into more profitable business markets as well as key Asian markets such as Japan.
