TOKYO -- Panasonic promised on Friday significant new investments in automotive batteries, hydrogen energy and software as the Japanese electronics maker sets out a strategy to sharpen its focus and improve profitability.
Japanese maker eyes $4.9bn investment in shift to holding-company model

Panasonic formally adopted a holding-company model on April 1. (Photo by Yo Inoue)
TOKYO -- Panasonic promised on Friday significant new investments in automotive batteries, hydrogen energy and software as the Japanese electronics maker sets out a strategy to sharpen its focus and improve profitability.