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2021
Toshiba rejects CVC's $20 billion takeover offer
Toshiba rejected CVC's $20 billion takeover offer, saying that a letter from CVC did not contain sufficiently specific information for a detailed assessment. The article also reports that CVC would pause its acquisition plan.
2021
Toshiba president and CEO resigns; successor appointed
Toshiba said President and CEO Nobuaki Kurumatani resigned, and its board accepted his resignation and appointed Satoshi Tsunakawa to take over, effective immediately.
2021
Toshiba CEO Nobuaki Kurumatani resigns
Toshiba CEO Nobuaki Kurumatani resigned on Wednesday; the company confirmed his departure, and its board accepted the resignation.
2021
Toshiba appoints Satoshi Tsunakawa as CEO
Toshiba appointed its chairman, Satoshi Tsunakawa, as the new CEO.
2021
Toshiba chairman takes on president and CEO roles
Toshiba announced that Chairman Satoshi Tsunakawa would also serve as president and CEO following Kurumatani's resignation.
2021
Toshiba CEO resigns and chairman is named successor
Toshiba said Chairman Satoshi Tsunakawa would become chief executive after CEO Nobuaki Kurumatani resigned on Wednesday.
2021
CVC Capital Partners submits privatization offer for Toshiba
Toshiba said it had received an acquisition offer from CVC Capital Partners and would consider the proposal. The reported transaction value was around $20 billion.
2021
CVC proposes acquisition of Toshiba
A report said CVC Capital Partners proposed acquiring Toshiba and taking it private for more than US$20 billion; a formal proposal was expected as soon as Wednesday, April 7.
2021
Toshiba and Fortem form counter-drone alliance
Toshiba and Fortem Technologies formed a strategic business alliance to combine and market their systems globally.
2021
Toshiba invests $15 million in Fortem Technologies
Toshiba invested $15 million in U.S. counter-drone defense startup Fortem Technologies.
2021
Toshiba launches TCD2726DG image sensor
Toshiba launched the TCD2726DG lens-reduction CCD linear image sensor for A3 multifunction printers; shipments of engineering samples began that day.
2020
Five Toshiba products receive Good Design Award 2020 recognition
Five Toshiba products received recognition in the Good Design Award 2020; the source does not specify the date the results were announced.
2020
Toshiba begins shipping 1200V SiC MOSFET
Toshiba announced its new TW070J120B 1200V silicon carbide MOSFET for industrial applications, including high-capacity power supplies, and began shipping the product on October 20, 2020.
2020
Toshiba subsidiary announces measures affecting about 770 employees
Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation planned to implement measures by the end of February 2021 affecting about 770 employees, including a voluntary retirement program, job reassignment or assistance with career transitions. The report estimated the measures would cost 11.8 billion yen and bring 15 billion yen in financial improvement in fiscal 2021.
2020
Toshiba announces exit from LSI chip business
Toshiba said it had decided to exit its long-loss-making LSI chip business. It said it would continue sales and support for existing customers after exiting the business, and planned to offer reassignment or early retirement options to 770 LSI employees.
2020
Toshiba launches 4K television range in India
Toshiba launched a range of 4K QLED, UHD and smart televisions in India. The televisions were scheduled to become available from September 18 through Amazon, Flipkart, TataCliQ and Reliance Digital.
2020
Toshiba completes divestiture of its remaining computer-business stake
Toshiba completed the transfer of its remaining stake in its computer business to Sharp; Dynabook became a wholly owned subsidiary of Sharp, and Toshiba exited the laptop-computer business.
2020
Sharp acquires Toshiba’s remaining Dynabook stake
Toshiba sold its remaining 19.9% stake in the laptop business to Sharp, making Dynabook a wholly owned Sharp subsidiary.
2020
IBM launches quantum-computing research partnership in Japan
IBM launched a research partnership with Japanese industry focused on advancing quantum computing. Members of the consortium will have cloud-based access to IBM quantum computers.
2020
IBM launches quantum computing research partnership in Japan
IBM launched a research partnership with Japanese industry in quantum computing. The consortium includes Toshiba, Hitachi, Toyota Motor and other participants, and members will receive cloud-based access to IBM quantum computers.