EQT weighs potential bid for Japan’s Kakaku.com

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EQT weighs potential bid for Japan’s Kakaku.com

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2 months ago

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European private equity giant EQT AB is reportedly exploring a possible acquisition of Japanese internet platform Kakaku.com Inc, underscoring continued private equity interest in Japan’s public markets, according to a report by Bloomberg.
The report cites unnamed people familiar with the matter, as revealing that the Sweden-based buyout group is working with advisers to assess a potential offer for the Tokyo-listed company, though discussions remain at an early stage and may not lead to a forma...

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