TAIPEI -- Hon Hai, the parent company of Foxconn, reported consolidated August sales rose 2.6% year-over-year to NT$280.4 billion ($9.44 billion). Sales were down from 6.6% July, however, the company said.

ANAHEIM, CA -- Is M-Flex's largest shareholder looking to divest the PCB fabricator? According to Bloomberg, United Engineers is looking for a buyer for its 62% stake in the flex circuit manufacturer.

LISLE, IL -- Koch Industries will buy Molex in a deal worth some $7.2 billion. Molex is best-known as a designer and manufacturer of various types of board connectors, and also builds flex circuits and PCB assemblies.

ROME, NY -- The ESD Association is sponsoring a symposium highlighting best practices for EOS/ESD management in the factory. The four-day event, which includes exhibits, takes place Oct. 28-Nov. 1 in Penang, Malaysia.