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<h3>Activist Campaign Analysis:</h3>In the latest round of company-related newsflow, on Tuesday 20th April, Toshiba Corp. has through its release to the Stock Exchange declined to evaluate the proposal from private equity firm CVC Capital Partners.  This is not unexpected.  When it comes to Private Equity Involvement in activism, it is different from that of traditional activists and institutional grade investors participation. Hence, the mindset and rules of engagement are always going to be different.We examine the company's recent statements and how this may affect various stakeholders (private equity, company, traditional and non-traditional activists)  involved with the current privatisation discussions.The 20th April release stated that CVC "would step aside and await Toshiba’s guidance as to whether privatisation would suit Management’s and the Board of Directors Strategic objectives". We feel this opens up a variety of scenarios for them and other bidders. An aspect reinforced today (21st of April), when it was reported that Bain may be examining a bid of its own. Finally,  we discuss the next steps expected and why valuation may fall outside of the Sell-side analyst's view.

Activist Campaign Analysis:In the latest round of company-related newsflow, on Tuesday 20th April, Toshiba Corp. has through its release to the Stock Exchange declined to evaluate the proposal from private equity firm CVC Capital Partners.  This is not unexpected.  When it comes to Private Equity Involvement in activism, it is different from that of traditional activists and institutional grade investors participation. Hence, the mindset and rules of engagement are always going to be different.We examine the company's recent statements and how this may affect various stakeholders (private equity, company, traditional and non-traditional activists)  involved with the current privatisation discussions.The 20th April release stated that CVC "would step aside and await Toshiba’s guidance as to whether privatisation would suit Management’s and the Board of Directors Strategic objectives". We feel this opens up a variety of scenarios for them and other bidders. An aspect reinforced today (21st of April), when it was reported that Bain may be examining a bid of its own. Finally,  we discuss the next steps expected and why valuation may fall outside of the Sell-side analyst's view.

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