TOKYO -- A 2 trillion yen ($15 billion) bid to take Toshiba private now faces a test with shareholders after revelations the price was cut in light of the industrial group's earnings slump.
Investors to weigh bid that was reduced amid earnings downgrades

Toshiba investors would need to tender at least two-thirds of outstanding shares for the bid to succeed. (Photo by Takayuki Yao)
TOKYO -- A 2 trillion yen ($15 billion) bid to take Toshiba private now faces a test with shareholders after revelations the price was cut in light of the industrial group's earnings slump.