After Yageo confirmed its stake in Taiwanese power management IC maker Anpec, attention has turned to whether the group will deepen its involvement in Anpec’s operations as part of a broader consolidation strategy. Anpec previously said that, based on the current understanding between the two companies, Yageo invested because it sees Anpec’s operating performance as attractive and wants exposure to the semiconductor industry. Yageo also planned to use its distribution channels to help bring products to international markets and had no intention of intervening in operations. However, Anpec’s leadership change suggests the two sides have clearly agreed to deepen cooperation.

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