Schedule for the merger May 25, 2004 Conclusion of merger agreement (Board of Directors)1/ (1/Approval by executive officers at Hitachi, and resolution by Board of Directors at TOKICO and Unisia ...

Hitachi Ltd. said Thursday it will make affiliated automobile parts maker Unisia Jecs Corp. a wholly owned subsidiary Oct. 1 to strengthen its auto equipment business.

Hitachi, TOKICO and Hitachi Unisia Automotive Sign Merger Agreement May 25, 2004 03:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time TOKYO--( BUSINESS WIRE )--May 25, 2004--Hitachi, Ltd. (NYSE:HIT)(TSE:6501)('Hitachi ...