Anton Bridge
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Japan debt deals worth $678m pulled as tariffs roil global markets
Three firms - Asahi, Suntory and Nissin - have deferred their issues.
Japan’s Seven & i set to book 24% fall in Q4 profit, adding to takeover pressure
It is likely to book operating profit of 94.45 billion yen ($639.52 million) for December-February.
SoftBank to issue retail bonds to raise $4.1b—its largest ever issuance
A part of the proceeds will be used to pay a portion of Arm acquisition.
Morgan Stanley said to be raising $680m for Japan real estate fund
The Morgan Stanley-managed fund is due to close in June and expected to raise at least 100 billion yen.
Morgan Stanley raising about $680m for Japan real estate fund
The Morgan Stanley-managed fund is due to close in June.
Couche-Tard, 7-Eleven may struggle on store divestiture plan
Seven & i owns the 7-Eleven convenience store chain, which has more than 12,000 stores in the US.
Japan’s $1.7t GPIF plans to keep portfolio composition unchanged
Since its inception in 2001, the fund has made an average annual actual rate of return of 4.24%.
Japan Activation Capital raises $512m for second fund from domestic investors
JAC was established in 2023 by a former Carlyle Group executive in Japan.
SoftBank to buy chipmaker Ampere Computing in $6.5b deal
Ampere Computing is a silicon design company.
Couche-Tard tries to sell Japanese public on its $47b bid for 7-Eleven
Couche-Tard has been pursuing Seven & i since August.
