Turmoil continues at Toshiba
CEO Satoshi Tsunakawa has abruptly resigned, apparently because he did not agree with reorganization plans, according to Reuters News Services
- named Taro Shimada as interim CEO (formerly from Siemens AG)
- company will continue to pursue its current break-up plan as it had been approved by the board
- Mamoru Hatazawa, a board member, also left
- "The split plan will be reviewed - we think there is a chance it is scrapped," said Justin Tang, head of Asian research at investment advisor United First Partners in Singapore
- An extraordinary general meeting that will seek initial shareholder approval for the revised breakup plan has been set for March 24
- Shareholders will also vote on a major shareholder's proposal that Toshiba explore other options and solicit buyout offers from private equity firms. read more