In a move that probably didn't create a lot of joy at Seagate, Western Digital recently announced that it will be acquiring Hitachi Global Storage Technologies in a stock and cash transaction valued at about $4.3 billion. In the fourth quarter of 2010, according to market research firm IDC, WD had a slim market lead (31.2%) over Seagate (29.2%). When you add Hitachi's 18.1% share, however, WD pulls significantly into the lead. The resulting company will retain the Western Digital name and remain headquartered in Irvine, CA.
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机译:Western Digital最近宣布将以价值约43亿美元的股票和现金交易收购Hitachi Global Storage Technologies,此举可能不会给希捷带来很多欢乐。根据市场研究公司IDC的数据,在2010年第四季度,WD的市场领先优势(31.2%)超过了Seagate(29.2%)。但是,当您添加日立的18.1%份额时,西部数据将明显领先。产生的公司将保留Western Digital的名称,并将总部设在加利福尼亚州尔湾。
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