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S3 PARTNERS

Japan Times
BUSINESS
Dec 10, 2022
Toshiba's preferred bidder moving closer to securing financing for buyout
Concrete restructuring steps proposed by Japan Industrial Partners have made a group of lenders more confident in JIP's post-acquisition plans.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Dec 4, 2022
Fuji Soft proxy fight the latest test of Japan Inc. board independence
Governance experts say outside directors are only nominally independent if they have close ties to management or fail to give proper oversight.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Dec 2, 2022
Activist fund that took on Toshiba targets $2 billion Japan firm
Singapore-based 3D Investment Partners is seeking to appoint four outside board members at Fuji Soft, a Tokyo-listed software firm.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 26, 2022
JIP to launch Toshiba tender offer by end of March
JIP, which holds preferential negotiating rights for the firm, plans to procure more than u00a52.2 trillion by securing investments from over 10 companies and bank loans.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 4, 2022
Toshiba’s preferred bidder may miss finance deadline
Four banks that were considering whether to issue commitment letters for loans to the consortium led by Japan Industrial Partners have decided not to proceed before the cutoff date.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 24, 2022
Toshiba valued at ¥2.4 trillion by JIP in takeover bid, sources say
A bid at u00a52.4 trillion would be worth about u00a55,541 per share, similar to Toshiba's closing price of u00a55,391 per share on Monday in Tokyo.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jan 6, 2022
Toshiba’s No. 2 shareholder steps up fight over breakup plan
Singapore-based 3D Investment Partners is requesting a vote on Toshiba's proposed split, which must be supported by at least two-thirds of stockholders.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Dec 21, 2021
Artisan’s $9 billion manager eyes backing Toshiba plan to split
Artisan Partners, one of the biggest U.S. investors in Toshiba Corp., generally supports the conglomerate's plan to separate into three companies.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / FOCUS
Oct 24, 2021
More firms supporting female entrepreneurs in Japan
According to a survey by U.S. credit card company Mastercard Inc. released last year, Japan ranked 47th among 58 economies in its index that examined the working environment for women.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 13, 2021
Toshiba's No. 2 shareholder calls for resignation of board chair and three directors
The demand comes after an investigation found the company had colluded with the government to pressure foreign investors.
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.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Aug 14, 2020
Toshiba shareholder 3D Investment wants independent probe into AGM vote
A major investor in Toshiba Corp. has called for a third-party investigation into the conglomerate's annual shareholders meeting, saying its vote was not fully recognized in a potential breach of governance.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Feb 21, 2020
L Brands to sell majority stake in Victoria's Secret; CEO to step down
L Brands Inc. said Thursday it will sell a controlling stake in its Victoria's Secret unit to investment firm Sycamore Partners, valuing the lingerie brand at $1.1 billion (¥123 billion), as it focuses on its core Bath & Body Works brand.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 16, 2020
Tesla once again most shorted American stock
Tesla Inc. bears won't let anyone steal the title for the most-shorted stock. Not even Apple Inc.
No link to Nankai Trough quake seen after temblor in Shikoku
Satoshi Harada from the Meteorological Agency explains about the magnitude 6.6 earthquake during a news conference early Thursday.
Thousands evacuated as Indonesia volcano erupts
Indonesia's Mount Ruang spews hot lava and smoke as seen from Sitaro, North Sulawesi, on Wednesday.
Why hasn't Japan moved to prop up the weak yen?
Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki speaks to reporters in Tokyo on Tuesday.
Snake on a train: Discovery of serpent delays Tokyo-Nagoya shinkansen
A Tokaido shinkansen. It is unclear whether the snake was venomous or how it ended up on the train, and there was no injury or panic among passengers.
Sex differences could be key to the successful treatment of long COVID
A new study has found that women with long COVID had significantly lower levels of testosterone compared to those who had recovered from their infection.
'House of the Owl' brings Hollywood values to Japanese TV
In the new Disney+ series “House of the Owl,” Min Tanaka (left) plays a powerful political fixer, or “kuromaku,” who has a troubled relationship with his adult children, particularly his idealistic son, played by Mackenyu.
Benefits and risks: AUKUS looks to take gamble on Japan
U.S. President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and British leader Rishi Sunak deliver remarks on the AUKUS partnership, after a trilateral meeting, at Naval Base Point Loma in San Diego in March last year.
Kyoto’s demon night parade lives to haunt another day
In a Kyoto long past, the "hyakki yagyō" (100 demon night parade) haunted a sleepy corner of Kyoto. Now, one enterprising monster enthusiast has won a small batttle to keep the march alive.
U.S. deploys midrange missile system in Indo-Pacific for first time
A U.S. Army Mid-Range Capability (MRC) Launcher arrives as part of the capability’s first deployment into theater on Northern Luzon, Philippines, April 8.
Unpacking the chaotic by-election in a scandal-hit Tokyo district
People listen to a campaign speech in Tokyo's Koto Ward on Tuesday.

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