UPDATE: Toshiba $20bn takeover plot gets political

UPDATE: Toshiba $20bn takeover plot gets political

Japanese conglomerate Toshiba has recently been subject to a buyout offer from CVC in a deal that could be worth about $20bn. Brookfield and KKR have also expressed an interest. Now the takeover is impeded by shareholder conflicts. Two Toshiba directors have resigned...
Magnachip gets competing takeover bid of $1.66 bln from Cornucopia

Magnachip gets competing takeover bid of $1.66 bln from Cornucopia

Magnachip Semiconductor said on Friday that it has received a takeover bid from Cornucopia Investment Partners, topping a rival offer, which values the South Korea-based display and power chip maker at $1.66 billion. Shares of the chipmaker jumped about 22% to $28.20...
LightBay Capital Seeks $800 Million for Sophomore Fund

LightBay Capital Seeks $800 Million for Sophomore Fund

LightBay Capital, a private-equity firm started five years ago by former Ares Management Corp. executives, has begun pitching investors on its second fund, according to people familiar with the matter. The Los Angeles firm is targeting $800 million for the vehicle and...