Japanese chip giant Rohm to invest $722m in JIP-led group bidding for Toshiba

Rohm co said on Tuesday it will invest 100 billion yen ($722.33 million) in the group led by Japan Industrial Partners that is launching a tender offer for Toshiba Corp.

Rohm also plans to underwrite 200 billion yen of non-voting preferred stock issued by TBJ Holdings which will be set up by the Japan Industrial Partners for the tender offer of Toshiba.

“Toshiba’s semiconductor business is highly compatible with the company,” Rohm said of its investment, in a statement.

Reuters

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