Makiko Yamazaki
Stories by Makiko Yamazaki
Norway sovereign wealth fund backs call for Toshiba to solicit buyout offers
The fund voted against Toshiba's plan to break itself up by spinning off its devices business.
Opposition grows to Toshiba’s break-up; top shareholder, proxy firms speak out
Singapore-based Effissimo Capital will vote against the plan.
Toshiba CEO resigns as opposition to restructuring plans grows stronger
Taro Shimada, a former executive of Siemens AG, will become the new chief.
Japan’s Toshiba sets March date for initial vote on break-up plan
The meeting will be an important gauge of shareholder support for the board's restructuring plan.
Japan’s Toshiba now plans to split into two companies instead of three
The revised restructuring would be put to a shareholder vote at an extraordinary general meeting in March.
Japan’s Toshiba says considering two-way split, sale of air conditioner biz
By splitting into two, Toshiba will save more money that it can return to shareholders.
Japan’s GPIF posts $47b return in Q3 on gains from overseas stocks
GPIF's investments are closely watched by global investors because of their sheer size.
US hedge fund Farallon urges Toshiba to secure shareholder support for breakup plan
Farallon is Toshiba's third-largest shareholder with a stake of more than 6%.
Toshiba should overhaul board and management, says Japan pension fund exec
Ken Hokugo said the interests of Toshiba management and shareholders are "not aligned".
Nearly 85% of firms on Tokyo bourse qualify to list on new prime market
The new board has tougher listing criteria.
