Apple discussing $3-bn stake in Bain's Toshiba bid

Apple is playing the role of kingmaker in the contentious battle for Toshiba Corp’s memory chips business.
 
The iPhone maker is in talks to provide about $3 billion in capital for Bain Capital’s bid for the unit, adding to financial support from Dell, Seagate Technology and SK Hynix, according to people familiar with the matter. That support convinced Toshiba to sign a memorandum of understanding with Bain and work toward a final agreement this month, said the people, asking not to be identified because the matter isn’t public. Apple plans to take an equity stake alongside Bain, they said.