Bain Said to Aim for Toshiba Chip Unit IPO by 2020

The video discusses the potential IPO of a company in Japan, highlighting the need for two years of operational results and the impact of NAND flash market conditions. It explores the capital expenditure required before an IPO and the strategic relationships with companies like Apple and Dell. The video identifies Toshiba as a winner in a deal, while Western Digital is seen as a loser due to aggressive tactics. Legal challenges persist, with Western Digital seeking arbitration to block the deal, but reconciliation with Toshiba is anticipated.

What is a requirement for a company to list in Japan?

• Approval from international investors

• A minimum of five years in business

• A partnership with a local company

• At least two years of operational results

Which company is considered the clearest loser in the Toshiba deal?

• Apple

• Western Digital

• Seagate

• Dell

What was a consequence of Western Digital's aggressive tactics?

• They improved their relationship with Toshiba

• They were left on the sidelines

• They secured a better deal

• They gained more partners

What is Western Digital's next step in the legal process?

• To partner with Toshiba

• To negotiate a new deal

• To block the closing of the deal

• To withdraw from the arbitration

What is the potential timeline for the arbitration decision?

• Within a month

• In the next five years

• By the end of 2020

• As early as December or early January