Panasonic Corp. has admitted that the acquisition of Sanyo Electric Co Ltd, the world's largest rechargeable battery maker, in December, will affect its full year results. Panasonic completed its 400 billion yen ($4.5 billion) acquisition of a 50.2% stake in Sanyo, in a move to establish a new growth driver.

Nasdaq-listed Acacia Research Corporation has reported that its subsidiary, Light Valve Solutions LLC, has entered into a settlement and license agreement with Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd. covering a patent portfolio that relates to light valve systems.