ASUS + Gigabyte, is it to be?

[ira176]

I believe I read a rumor of ASUS and Gigabyte merging. Has anyone heard or read of something of more substance lately concerning the union of these two motherboard titans?

 

[3lfk1ng]

Yes, it is true. The two companies have already merged (to be more "friendly" it would be called a Joint venture). Asus (or Asustek) will have/has 49% and Gigabyte will have/has 51%. I still find those %'s strange because you would think Asus would have more right?

The merger will then be called the "Gigabyte union" and it will be finalized January 07'

More information here

 

[ira176]

Thanks for the help. I agree with you on the division of ownership. I would have thought that Asus was a larger company, known for it's stable motherboards and cutting edge motherboards, and would be offering a more to the union.