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The enterprise value is approximately 102.8 billion yen, with the transaction expected to complete in April 2027.","jir_summary":"### Overview of the Alliance\nSony Corporation will establish a wholly owned subsidiary to succeed its home entertainment business, and TCL Electronics Holdings Limited will acquire a portion of the shares to form a joint venture (BRAVIA Corporation) with TCL holding 51% and Sony 49%. The new company will globally develop, manufacture, sell, handle logistics, and provide customer service for televisions (BRAVIA), professional displays, and home audio products.\n\n### Transaction Details and Future Outlook\nAs part of this alliance, Sony will transfer 100% ownership of its manufacturing subsidiary Sony EMCS (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. to TCL, and discussions regarding the transfer of shares in Shanghai Suoguang Video Co., Ltd. will continue. The execution of the transaction is conditional on obtaining approval from relevant authorities, with the new company expected to commence operations in April 2027. 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