Singapore-based Effissimo Capital Management has responded positively to Japan Industrial Partners’ (JIP) recent $14 billion share purchase offer made a few months ago, deciding to put its 9.9% stake in Toshiba up for sale. This move could accelerate JIP’s privatization efforts, aimed at resolving long-standing issues faced by Toshiba and bringing the company under the control of a domestic firm.
Effissimo Capital Management’s decision to sell represents a significant step towards implementing JIP’s privatization plans. JIP aims to privatize Toshiba with an offer of 4,620 yen per share, intending to restructure the electronics giant, which has had prolonged conflicts with foreign activist shareholders.
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However, for the purchase offer to be successful, at least two-thirds of Toshiba’s existing shareholders need to offer their shares for sale. Therefore, Effissimo Capital’s decision to sell may also influence the stance of other major shareholders.
At this juncture, Toshiba’s other major shareholders, Elliott Management and Farallon Capital Management, are supporting JIP’s takeover of the company. This support could help gain further momentum for the privatization plans.
Toshiba’s board of directors has stated that they have taken into consideration the shareholders’ views by approving JIP’s acquisition of the company. Effissimo Capital’s decision to sell represents a significant turning point that could impact Toshiba’s financial future and the changes in the electronics sector.”
