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Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 21, 2022
Toshiba narrows buyout bidders to Bain, CVC, Brookfield and Japanese consortium, sources say
The race for what could be the country's biggest buyout deal this year is gathering pace, as the four bidders are now invited to conduct due diligence for several months.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
May 17, 2021
Toshiba opens strategic review, giving $1.4 billion to investors
The move comes after weeks of takeover discussions sparked by private equity firm CVC Capital Partners' $21 billion acquisition bid.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 26, 2021
Toshiba investor 3D calls for strategic review after CVC bid
The investment firm said it was disappointed Toshiba's chairman didn't respond to a previous request to run a review.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 20, 2021
Toshiba says potential buyout offer from CVC has stalled
CVC had expected to submit a detailed proposal but Toshiba said it received the letter on Monday that contained 'no specific and detailed information capable of detailed evaluation.'
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 17, 2021
Bidding war may break out for Toshiba after buyout hits a snag
Investor interest in the growth potential of some of Toshiba's businesses means the company is likely to face continued pressure to streamline its wide-ranging operations.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 14, 2021
Toshiba CEO's exit raises doubts over buyout offers
The decision came as factions within the firm mounted resistance to a preliminary buyout offer from CVC Capital Partners — where outgoing chief Nobuaki Kurumatani previously worked.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 7, 2021
Toshiba shares surge on possible buyout by CVC Capital
The bid comes as Toshiba faces scrutiny from activists following a series of scandals, including a record fine for faulty accounting and billions of dollars in writedowns.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jan 22, 2021
Shiseido in talks to sell personal-care business to CVC
The firm has been revamping its portfolio as the coronavirus pandemic has changed cosmetic and personal care routines, dealing a blow to beauty companies.
'So hot you can't breathe': Extreme heat hits the Philippines
A pedestrian cools himself with a folding hand fan as he waits for a ride along a road in Manila on Wednesday, as extreme heat hit the Philippines.
Over 40% of Japan's municipalities at risk of vanishing, study finds
Of 1,729 local municipalities nationwide, 744 have been identified as being at risk of disappearing.
Princess Aiko makes debut at imperial garden party
Princess Aiko attends an imperial garden party in Tokyo on Tuesday.
Yen inches closer to intervention point as BOJ meeting starts
The rate of the yen against the U.S. dollar is displayed in the trading room at foreign exchange brokerage Gaitame.com in Tokyo on Thursday.
'Sugar Baby Riri' gets nine-year prison term over romance scam
Mai Watanabe, who went by the moniker “Sugar Baby Riri,” dated older men and swindled them out of money by telling them fictitious heartbreaking stories about herself to gain their sympathy.
Tokyo's Koto Ward by-election a race unlike any other
Natsumi Sakai, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan’s candidate and one of four female candidates running in the by-election, touts her experience as a cancer survivor and midwife as having prepared her to tackle issues that women currently face.
Kyotographie's strong 12th edition shines light into the margins
Yassine Alaoui Ismaili, who goes by Yoriyas, turned to photography, shooting motion while in motion himself, after an injury forced him to give up his career as a professional breakdancer.
For amateur sumo, a fresh start offers hope against time-wasting and gamesmanship
Wrestlers prepare for the start of a bout at the 2023 Sumo World Championships in Tokyo. Starting this month, placing one hand on the clay first is no longer allowed.
LDP veteran Nikai's youngest son expected to succeed him in Wakayama
Toshihiro Nikai, former secretary-general of the Liberal Democratic Party, announced in March that he would not run in the next Lower House election to take responsibility for the political funds scandal that rocked his party and his own faction.
New workers name Shohei Ohtani as 'dream boss' for two years running
Shohei Ohtani has been overwhelmingly voted as the “dream boss” for people who started working in April, according to a survey.

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