HTC has been in dire straits financially for some time with profits taking a dive over the past several years. However, in a more positive sign for the Taiwanese company, its June unaudited consolidated revenue was up sharply from just US$24M last month to US$46.8M.
https://www.notebookcheck.net/HTC-financials-show-signs-of-life-with-best-result-in-six-months.427102.0.html
Because of a couple midrangers? I'd rather think it's like Sony selling a building or some other asset.