Tim Culpan, Columnist

Lenovo's Mobile Profits Are a Bit of a Mirage

Better late than never, as the PC maker needs to justify its buying spree from five years ago.

Not a clear signal.

Photographer: Justin Chin/Bloomberg
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I ought to give credit where it’s due.

Four years after closing its acquisition of the Motorola phone brand, Lenovo Group Ltd. has finally posted a profit in its mobile-phone business. That’s a feat worthy of acknowledgement, so here you go Lenovo: “Well done.”