Source: http://www.neobuggy.net/2013/02/14/hobbico-purchases-hpi-usa-assets/
Thirteen months after completing the Axial, ARRMA, Team Durango takeover, Hobbico have again swooped in – this time in aid of HPI’s North American presence - HPI USA. Through close sources NeoBuggy understands that Hobbico have reached an agreement with HPI USA to purchase all stock, thus keeping the company from going bankrupt. We also understand that further staff reductions and lay offs will take place as the company is restructured and slimmed down to only keep Research & Development and marketing departments in the US, a move to smaller office premises are also expected as of March 1st 2013. According to our sources the deal is limited to HPI USA and does not relate to HPI EU or Japan.
Some readers may recall the news of HB driver Jesse Robbers pulling out of the 2012 Worlds in December last year, initially moving to California to work full time designing for HB in February 2012 only to be let go ~ 9 months later along with several other HPI USA employees – the first public warning signs.
Official Statement de HPI
http://www.neobuggy.net/2013/02/20/hpi-statement-on-hobbico-deal/
Having broken the story online originally, we received word that HPI Racing have clarified some of the points regarding the future of HPI USA in a statement posted on their site.
The statement goes on to explain that Hobbico are the ‘exclusive distributor’ for HPI products in N.America and that Hobbico have purchased product inventory not what they deem to be the word ‘assets’.
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“In light of recent media speculation, HPI would like to confirm that it has appointed Hobbico/Great Planes Model Distributors as their exclusive distributor for HPI RC Cars in North America. This distribution partnership is a further extension of the HPI’s exclusive distribution network that is operating very successfully throughout the rest of the world.
Sujet: Hobbico purchases HPI USA assets 
Jeu 21 Fév 2013, 16:56