TOKYO -- Private equity firm CVC Capital Partners plans to enlist Japanese companies and a state-backed investment fund in its $20 billion bid to acquire Toshiba, Nikkei has learned.
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Private equity firm CVC plans to offer 5,000 yen per share to acquire Toshiba, a 30% premium over its recent share price. © Reuters
TOKYO -- Private equity firm CVC Capital Partners plans to enlist Japanese companies and a state-backed investment fund in its $20 billion bid to acquire Toshiba, Nikkei has learned.