Toshiba net loss for the fiscal year could exceed $ 6 billion., So the company is desperately looking for new sources of funds. Against this background, according to knowledgeable sources, actively discussed the possibility of selling all Toshiba business for the production of medical equipment. The company produces X-ray installation, MRI scanners and devices for computer tomography. In the latter case, Toshiba is the second largest producer in the world. For core assets Toshiba expects to gain from the $ 3.5 billion To $ 5.7 billion., While more recently, the company planned to sell a part of shares of Toshiba Medical Systems Corp. division
Among the possible buyers mentioned fund KKR & Co, Panasonic controls the medical business, as well as specialized units Canon, Fujifilm's and Konica Minolta. Bidders form alliances to ease the financial burden. Institutional investors have also shown interest in medical assets Toshiba. Related Products :
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