Panasonic to Sell Semiconductor Unit to Taiwan’s Nuvoton Technology www.wsj.com

TOKYO—Panasonic Corp. agreed to sell its semiconductor unit to Taiwan-based Nuvoton Technology Corp., marking a departure from the 60-year-old business.
The $250 million deal is expected to close by June next year, subject to approvals by authorities, Panasonic said.
Japanese companies used to dominate the global semiconductor market but have...