Japan's Hoya to launch $1.4 billion counter-bid for Toshiba unit NuFlare
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TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Hoya Corp said on Friday it would make a $1.4 billion counter-bid for NuFlare Technology Inc in what could become a hostile offer for the Toshiba Corp unit, which the electronics conglomerate plans to buy out.Hoya's interest in the manufacturer of chip-making equipment further complicates a deal already being challenged by Japanese activist investor Yoshiaki Murakami, which has amassed a 6.2% stake.With Hoya offering a sweeter deal, it could also become another test..