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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

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