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Samsung Distributor Sold

By David Richards | Friday | 03/07/2009

Technology distributor, Westan who was attempting to break into the consumer electronics market has been sold to the ASX-listed, Wintech Group. According to documents lodged with the ASX the Company had revenues of $37.6M for the last 9 months and profits of $677,000.

Among Westan clients are Infocus, Samsung and Western Digital. In 2008 the Company had revenues of $58M.

Westan founder and owner, 66 year old Victor Aghtan, started in the business 20 years ago when he was lured from Singapore to Australia to sell Western Digital drives.

4 years ago Westan started selling media centres and sound systems, as well HD conference gear.

According to an ASX statement, Westan's net tangible asset value, is $5 million. The share sale was brokered on behalf of Wintech by Western Australia-based investment holding company, Dayspan Holdings.

The distribution business will remain under the Westan brand, manned by its 48 staff.

 

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