Western Digital and Kioxia say contamination at Japan plants hurt chip output
The two companies, whose partnership is one of the largest producers of flash memory, said they’re working to get the plants back to normal operations as quickly as possible.
Tokyo ready to back Western Digital-Kioxia deal if key tech stays in Japan, sources say
The tie-up could give Japan greater leverage in geopolitical rivalries increasingly dominated by technology, including over shortages of chips.
Western Digital pitch for new Kioxia deal faces familiar hurdles
Resistance from within Japan, China and Kioxia's own management are among the challenges ahead.
Kioxia eyes listing on Tokyo bourse in September after postponement
The envisaged listing of Kioxia, formerly known as Toshiba Memory Holdings Corp., comes as robust demand for semiconductors is giving a boost to chipmakers and their share prices.
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.
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.
Kioxia is said to focus on IPO in next few months
Kioxia could be valued at ¥3.32 trillion in the current market, said Hideki Yasuda, an analyst at Ace Research Institute.
Toshiba again seeks acquisitions after string of deal flops
Chastened by a string of disastrous overseas acquisitions, the industrial giant is once again looking to buy — this time more cautiously and closer to home.
Kioxia delays listing on Tokyo bourse amid U.S.-China tensions
The firm formerly known as Toshiba Memory Holdings Co. said it will delay what would have been Japan's largest initial public offering on the Tokyo Stock Exchange this year.
