KKR doesn't plan to lead a Toshiba bid, could become an investor

KKR doesn't plan to lead a Toshiba bid, could become an investor

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KKR & Co does not plan to lead a bid for Japanese conglomerate Toshiba Corp at this point in time, three people with knowledge of the situation said, as the race for what could be the country’s biggest buyout deal this year gathers pace.