Following yesterday's announcement of USI's intention to purchase Abit Computer's motherboard business and brand, Abit announced a special shareholders meeting to discuss several items, including the disposition of Abit's office building, changing the ABIT company name, and several other articles including the disposition of the company's assets and directors.

Reports Digitimes, "Local media reports and sources in the industry suggest that, following USI's acquisition of the motherboard business, Abit will concentrate on distributing components and networking products, while continuing to leverage its Suzhou, China, plant to offer some motherboard contract manufacturing services. The shareholders meeting is scheduled for March 10 in Taoyuan and share transfers will be suspended from February 9 through March 10."