Sony Ericsson Joint Venture Troubles?

Sony’s CEO, Howard Stringer is reported to have said: “It’s certainly been a difficult year but buying out a partner is never an easy thing” in response to questions about possibly ending the Sony Ericsson joint venture. Stringer has said that the Sony Ericsson joint venture must perform better.” While this isn’t any indication that the Sony Ericsson joint venture is going through a crisis, but it does indicate that they need to buck up soon, especially if they want to keep everyone happy.