INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
The winds have changed: just when we thought Olympus wasn't going anywhere any time soon, the company's CEO Yasuo Takeuchi has told
reporters that there could be some major changes on the way
it up by suggesting there is a possibility Olympus may consider selling the camera division.Every time rumors surface about Olympus shutting
And each time Olympus has stood firm, stating that the camera division isn't for sale.While this admission may be disappointing to many (us
included), it does make sense from a business perspective
said that the company will periodically reassess its portfolio in order to focus on its medical division
After all, Olympus does control 70% of the global endoscope supply.That said, selling the camera arm is still only a thought at the moment,
with no firm plans in place yet.
