Toshiba Chip Sales Talks Stall

Toshiba Chip Sales Talks Stall

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Toshiba's chip unit sale to Bain LED group is delayed due to legal disputes with Western Digital and internal consortium disagreements. Toshiba wants upfront payment for some costs, but the consortium is hesitant. The deadline for the deal is March 2018, and while an IPO is considered, it's unlikely. Toshiba's flash memory unit shows strong earnings growth and a positive market outlook.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the reasons for the delay in the agreement between Toshiba and Bain LED group?

A sudden change in market conditions

A legal dispute with Western Digital

A lack of interest from Bain LED group

A disagreement over the chip unit's valuation

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Toshiba's demand from the consortium before resolving the legal agreement with Western Digital?

To increase the bid amount

To pay upfront for some costs

To provide a detailed business plan

To agree to a longer negotiation period

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the deadline for the Toshiba chip unit deal?

June 2018

March 2018

January 2018

December 2017

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What alternative to selling the chip unit is Toshiba considering?

Listing the unit on the stock market

Merging with another company

Selling to a different bidder

Shutting down the unit

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is an IPO for the chip unit unlikely by March?

The timeline is too short

There is no interest from investors

The company lacks the necessary resources

The market conditions are unfavorable