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How the AI boom turned a buyout deal into one of history’s most lucrative

Bain Capital stands to pocket profits of $15bn on 2018 buyout of Kioxia, the former Toshiba Memory

How the AI boom turned a buyout deal into one of history’s most lucrative

TL;DR

  • Bain Capital is set to profit $15 billion from its 2018 buyout of Kioxia.
  • Kioxia was formerly known as Toshiba Memory.
  • The artificial intelligence boom has driven the increased valuation.