Today, 27 October 2011, it was confirmed that Sony Corporation and Telefonktiebolaget LM Ericsson have agreed that Sony will acquire Ericsson's stake in Sony Ericsson to make the joint venture a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony.
When the transaction closes, subject to normal regulatory approvals and necessary consultations, Sony Ericsson will become a standalone division within Sony Corporation.
The Xperia Smartphone will serve as a cornerstone to Sony's unique "four screen" proposition, integrating the Xperia Smartphone portfolio to its existing tablet, TV, videogame and personal computer businesses to deliver a more powerful "four screen" experience enabling a connected PC, TV, Tablet and Smartphone experience for consumers.