After months of negotiations, Panasonic has struck a deal with Sanyo's three largest shareholders to purchase a controlling interest in the company, the Wall Street Journal reported Thursday.
Under the deal, Panasonic will purchase 70 percent of Sanyo for $1.48 a share, higher than previous offers. The company is being sold by Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. and Daiwa Securities SMBC Co.