Japan’s Toshiba president steps down amid acquisition talks

TOKYO (AP) — The president of Toshiba Corp. has stepped down, a week after the Japanese technology and manufacturing conglomerate said it was studying an acquisition proposal from a global fund where he previously worked. Tokyo-based Toshiba said Nobuaki Kurumatani tendered his resignation at a board meeting Wednesday, and it was accepted. Kurumatani was the head of the Japan operations of CVC Capital Partners, and questions had been raised about Kurumatani leading the board discussions on