Chipbakker Intel verwacht voor het eerste kwartaal van dit jaar een teruggang in de omzet van 15%. Afgelopen kwartaal werd nog een omzet behaald van 8,7 miljard dollar, 6% meer dan in dezelfde periode een jaar geleden. De verwachte teruggang in de omzet is volgens Intel te wijten aan de vertragende groei van de wereldeconomie. Hieronder een gedeelte uit de press release van Intel:
"This was a year of record annual revenue and earnings; yet, slowing economic conditions impacted fourth quarter growth and are causing near-term uncertainty," said Craig R. Barrett, president and chief executive officer. "Looking forward, we are confident in our business strategy and competitive position," he continued. "Our financial strength enables us aggressively to increase our current investments in capital and R&D spending to ensure future leadership and readiness with 0.13-micron process manufacturing, 300 mm technology and a strong product portfolio."
During the quarter, the company announced the acquisition of the consulting group of Network Solutions Private Ltd. and closed the previously announced acquisition of Ziatech Corporation. In 2000, the company acquired 16 companies and businesses for over $2.7 billion, primarily focused on expanding the company’s networking, communications and wireless businesses.
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