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Flextronics Acquires Motorola Mobility Manufacturing Operations In China, Brazil

By TechTaffy Desk

[Techtaffy Newsdesk]

Flextronics and Motorola Mobility, owned by Google,  have signed a definitive agreement, under which Flextronics will acquire Motorola’s manufacturing operations in Tianjin, China, and will also assume the management and operation of its Jaguariuna, Brazil, facility. Employees and assets at both locations will transfer to Flextronics after the transaction closes. Financial terms of the agreement are not being disclosed.

The agreement also includes a manufacturing and services agreement for Android and other mobile devices.

The companies expect to complete closing activities by the first half of 2013, subject to customary closing conditions including regulatory approvals.

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