Freescale Semiconductor Employees Confirmed Passengers on Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370
AUSTIN, Texas(BUSINESS WIRE)Mar. 8, 2014 Freescale Semiconductor (NYSE:FSL) has confirmed that 20 of its employees were confirmed passengers on Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing. Twelve are from Malaysia and eight are from China. The entire Freescale Semiconductor community is deeply saddened by this news. The company is continuing to monitor the situation and will provide more information as it becomes available.
At present, we are solely focused on our employees and their families, said Gregg Lowe, president and CEO, Freescale. Our thoughts and prayers are with those affected by this tragic event.
The company has assembled counselors and other professionals through Freescales Employee Assistance Program, with around-the-clock support for those impacted by this tragedy.
Texas man who worked for IBM was on flight:
http://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/missing-jet/texas-man-among-239-missing-jet-n48061