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Seagate, Toshiba vie for TDK's HDD head business in multi-billion dollar deal

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Seagate Technology and Toshiba are reportedly in a bidding war for TDK's hard disk drive magnetic head business, a deal potentially worth several billion dollars. TDK is the sole independent supplier of these critical components, and its acquisition could significantly reshape the HDD market. If Seagate wins, Toshiba's HDD business, which relies entirely on TDK for heads, could face supply constraints or become dependent on its competitor. AI

IMPACT This consolidation could lead to increased HDD prices and potential supply chain disruptions, indirectly affecting the cost and availability of storage for AI infrastructure.

RANK_REASON The potential acquisition of TDK's HDD head business by either Seagate or Toshiba represents a significant shift in a concentrated market, impacting competition and supply chains. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.4]

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Seagate, Toshiba vie for TDK's HDD head business in multi-billion dollar deal

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  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Anton Shilov ·

    Seagate and Toshiba battle for TDK's HDD head business, a critical hard drive component

    Seagate and Toshiba both looking forward to acquiring HDD heads business from TDK, the only remaining independent supplier of magnetic heads.

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