Toshiba Agrees to Sell Chip Unit to Bain-Led Group

The transcript discusses a complex M&A situation involving Toshiba and a consortium led by Bain, with backing from companies like Apple and Dell. The deal is still uncertain due to potential legal challenges from Western Digital, which claims rights to Toshiba's memory chip business. Bain has negotiated with Apple to increase its funding, highlighting the importance of memory chips in technology. The deal, valued at $18 billion, is significant in the tech industry.

Which private equity firm is leading the group that reached a tentative agreement with Toshiba?

• KKR

• Bain

• Western Digital

• SanDisk

What did Bain request from Apple to help secure the deal?

• Decrease funding

• Withdraw from the deal

• Increase debt contribution

• Increase equity stake

Which company poses a legal challenge to the Toshiba deal due to previous rights to the memory chip business?

• Apple

• Samsung

• Dell

• Western Digital

Why are memory chips crucial for companies like Apple?

• They are used for battery efficiency

• They are used for smartphone storage

• They are cheaper than other components

• They are used for display technology

What is the estimated value of the Toshiba deal?

• $20 billion

• $18 billion

• $10 billion

• $15 billion