Toshiba turmoil update
Japan Industrial Partners Inc.(JIP) is considering launching a tender offer for Toshiba Corp. by the end of next March, according to article in the Japan Times newspaper
- JIP, which holds preferential negotiating rights, plans to procure necessary funds exceeding 2.2 trillion yen ($15.5 billion) by securing investments from over 10 companies and taking out bank loans.
- aims to accelerate reconstruction of Toshiba by acquiring all its shares from activist and other shareholders and taking the company private.
- banks involved have not made a clear promise to extend loans for the buyout