Sharp shares spiked as much as 8 percent early on Monday amid reports that Taiwan's Hon Hai Precision Industry, also known as Foxconn Technology, is willing to shell out 300 billion yen ($2.45 billion) for the Japanese electronics giant following months of speculation.
However, there are strings attached. Under the proposed deal, Hon Hai—the world's largest contract supplier of electronics products—is demanding Sharp undergo a complete management reshuffle, including the resignation of President Kozo Takahashi, local media reported late on Friday.
Hon Hai shares were down 0.3 percent in early trade. read more here