Are we sure Seagate didn't sell or otherwise collar the value of their stake soon after the acquisition? According to the article, there were about 60 days before the scandal erupted:
"The deal closed on June 7. By Aug. 8, the merged companies were in crisis amid reports that L.& H. had cooked its books."
"The deal closed on June 7. By Aug. 8, the merged companies were in crisis amid reports that L.& H. had cooked its books."