KKR Said to Be Wooing Apple on Toshiba Bid

The video discusses the complex alliances and bidding wars involving Western Digital, KKR, Bain Capital, and Toshiba's memory chip business. Western Digital aligns with KKR to counter Bain's bid, which seeks Apple's financial backing. Toshiba, facing financial difficulties, plans to sell its memory chip business to either KKR or Bain. The potential litigation from Western Digital complicates the deal, with KKR trying to persuade Apple to join their bid. The situation is dynamic, with alliances and strategies evolving rapidly.

What is Western Digital's response to Toshiba's plan to sell its memory chip business?

• They are indifferent to the sale.

• They are buying the memory chip business themselves.

• They are supporting the sale to Bain Capital.

• They plan to file an injunction against the sale.

Which companies has Bain Capital recruited to strengthen its bid?

• IBM and HP

• Microsoft and Google

• Seagate and Dell

• Samsung and Intel

Why did Toshiba decide to sell its memory chip business?

• To expand its nuclear business

• To focus on software development

• Due to financial difficulties and the need for financial support

• To enter the smartphone market

What is the main reason for Apple's hesitation in finalizing the deal with Bain Capital?

• Insufficient financial resources

• Potential litigation threats from Western Digital

• Lack of interest in memory chips

• Preference for KKR's bid

How is KKR attempting to persuade Apple to join their bid?

• By offering a higher financial stake

• By reducing the bid amount

• By highlighting their alliance with Western Digital

• By promising exclusive rights to memory chips