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Acer finishes torrid 2011 back in the black

16 February 2012 •

Full-year operating losses stretch to more than $200m but shareholders at least get a small post-tax return in closing quarter

During the fourth quarter of 2011, Acer returned to profitability, but full-year figures revealed the inevitable massive sales slump and a nine-figure operating loss. Preliminary results publish...

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