Toshiba Ceramics

The Carlyle Group and Unison Capital Group (< ?xml:namespace prefix = st1 />Japan) are co-sponsoring a management buyout of Toshiba Ceramics from Toshiba Corp. Toshiba Ceramics makes silicon wafers and other materials for microchips. Toshiba Corp. will sell its 40.4% stake, with the deal valuing Toshiba Ceramics at approximately $775 million. www.carlyle.com www.toshiba.com