New Ricoh mirrorless developed by Pentax?

According to the english-speaking Jiji Press News Service in Japan, Ricoh will be launching a new mirrorless camera developed by Pentax. This according to "informed sources". This is not an official announcement, but that doesn't mean it wasn't leaked by the company itself. (via RiceHigh)

The article closes with a quote from the Ricoh president saying:

"Ricoh will offer characteristic compact cameras under its own label, while trying to bring the Pentax brand on par with Nikon Corp. and Canon Inc. in interchangeable-lens cameras"

Did they just reveal the "informed source"? :-)