News from Witsview:
Sharp
Between the July to September period, Sharp posted a operating profit of 49.7 billion yen ($416.9 million), which was a 26 percent jump. The company’s sales increased 7 percent, reaching 771.9 billion yen. The general manager of Sharp’s AVC liquid crystal display group, Shigeaki Mizushima, indicated that the company anticipates global LCD TV demand to hit 150 million units during fiscal 2010.   
Lite-On Technology
Lite-On Technology has dismissed reports that the company is planning to downsize or sell its LCD monitor business unit.
BenQ
BenQ has posted a net loss of NT$12.22 billion for Q3,2006. This is the fourth straight net quarterly loss for the company.  The company expects demand for its LCD monitors, projectors and handsets to pick up in September. The company reported that its core business sales reached US$556.92 million in June, which was a 78 percent increase compared to last year. However, its LCD display revenues were roughly the same, due to weakening demand worldwide.
CPT
At the Yokohama FPD International show, CPT showcased a 47 inch TV panel that is capable of producing a contrast ratio of 80:000:1 via LED technology. In addition, the company also displayed a 32 inch LED-backlit panel that does not require a color filter.