Amid dismal quarterly earnings, Imation also said that it will explore “strategic alternatives” for its consumer electronics brands and businesses as it increases its focus on data storage and security; an analyst said that although Imation has “the resources to be successful,” he doesn’t see such businesses as highly attractive to potential buyers.
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