Western Digital-led consortium to offer 1.9 trillion yen for Toshiba's chip unit

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WD bid falls short of Toshiba's valuation, but will be made up with offer of share stake in the business

The Western Digital-led consortium bidding to takeover Toshiba Memory Corp will offer 1.9 trillion yen - about $17.4bn - for the business, according to Reuters. The news wire cites 'sources fami...

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