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Apple's Steve Jobs takes medical leave Apple's CEO, Steve Jobs, will take a leave of absence for medical reasons but will continue be involved in major strategic decisions for the company
Apple Inc.'s Steve Jobs said the board has granted him medical leave in order to concentrate on his health. Apple's stock fell as much as 7 per cent on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange following the news. "At my request, the board of directors has granted me a medical leave of absence so I can focus on my health. I will continue as CEO and be involved in major strategic decisions for the company," Jobs said in a letter. During his leave of absence, Chief Operating Officer Tim Cook will be responsible for day-to-day operations, the CEO said in a statement. Jobs did not specify for how long he would be on leave but said that he hopes "to be back as soon as I can." Jobs had stepped away from his duties in January 2009 for health reasons, although he remained involved in important issues whilst Cook took over day-to-day operations. Jobs, a pancreatic cancer survivor, underwent a liver transplant while on leave, returning to the company in late June. Apple is due to report its fourth quarter results after the markets close on Tuesday.