Toshiba Said to Be Close to Western Digital Settlement

The video discusses Toshiba's sale of its business to a consortium led by Bain for $18 billion, opposed by Western Digital due to rival companies in the consortium. Legal battles have ensued, but a settlement is imminent. The settlement involves dropping lawsuits and investing in a new facility. This is crucial for Western Digital, which relies on Toshiba for flash memory chips. The future of joint ventures is uncertain, but Toshiba aims to meet its financial deadlines and plans an IPO. The companies will continue competing in the flash memory market.

Why is Western Digital opposing Toshiba's business sale?

• They are not interested in flash memory business.

• They want to merge with Samsung instead.

• Because they want to buy Toshiba themselves.

• Due to rival companies being part of the consortium.

What is the expected trade-off in the settlement between Toshiba and Western Digital?

• Toshiba will sell its entire business to Western Digital.

• Western Digital will stop producing flash memory.

• Both companies will drop their legal claims against each other.

• Western Digital will acquire Toshiba.

Why is the new facility for 3D memory output important for Western Digital?

• It will allow them to enter the smartphone market.

• They have no other access to flash memory chips.

• It will help them reduce production costs.

• They plan to sell the facility to Samsung.

What is a significant concern for Western Digital regarding the future?

• The potential merger with Samsung.

• The expiration of joint ventures with Toshiba.

• The lack of interest in flash memory technology.

• The decline in demand for flash memory.

What is Toshiba's goal related to its financial status by March 2018?

• To increase its market share in Europe.

• To receive funds to cover negative net shareholder equity.

• To merge with Western Digital.

• To launch a new line of smartphones.