"Given the new circumstances, in which Ingram Micro's performance is entering a new and positive phase, the company will have to seriously consider that and try various other channels and strategies to seek a buyer that can provide a better offer price in order to further enhance the company's profitability," according to Zhu Yingfeng, vice president of the insurer who doubles as a director on HNA Tech's board.
HNA: Seeking Higher Bids for Ingram Micro?
Read between the lines, and its sounds like HNA Tech wants Platinum Equity to sweeten the offer price for Ingram Micro, while also leaving the door ajar for additional bidders to potentially emerge.HNA Tech's shareholders are set to vote June 16 on whether to move forward with the existing Platinum Equity deal, NIKKEI Asia noted. Ingram Micro said in May 2021 that the acquisition by Platinum Equity was expected to close at the end of June 2021.Ingram Micro and Platinum Equity did not respond to NIKKEI Asia's request for comment.Ingram Micro's Channel Partner Focus
Regardless of Ingram's ownership status, it's a safe bet that the distributor will maintain its long-term business. That focus involves these three key pillars, Executive VP Paul Bay told ChannelE2E in November 2020:- Win together.
- Transform the IT customer experience across the entire lifecycle.
- Deliver more solutions and more deeply engage the company’s global partner communities.