Some of the computer company's international operations may close in the holiday period as well.
The company also continued to move its international operations into countries with lower tax rates.
As of 2007 the Group employs 960 staff in its international operations.
From 1976 to 1978 he was in charge of the Company's international operations.
About 40 percent of its net income came from international operations in 2004.
Two years later, he took on added responsibility for all international operations.
Much of the international operation's top management will stay after the deal closes.
In 1999, about 60 percent of its sales came from international operations, the company says.
Each of the various international operations has its own part to play.
The company said much of its increase in sales during the year came from international operations.
