Junko Fujita
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Japan Post to sell Australian logistics arm Toll Holdings
Japan Post acquired Toll for $4.64 billion in 2015 making an ambitious bet to diversify overseas.
Bain Capital extends deadline for Japan’s Nichiigakkan bid for second time
Bain's bid to buy all of the shares of the nursing home operator has been extended to Aug. 3.
Blackstone, Taisho Pharma said to be among final bidders for Takeda’s Japan OTC unit
The deal size could be around $3.7 billion.
Japan’s SBI Holdings to set up unit to invest in local businesses
SBI Holdings is also aiming to create a nationwide banking force through tie-ups with small banks outside big cities.
Carlyle raises $2.3b for its biggest Japanese buyout fund to date
Carlyle aims to pick up units shed by conglomerates and firms where owners have no obvious successors.
Blackstone to raise its offer for Japan’s Unizo to $53.78 per share
The improved offer values the company at 205 billion yen, compared with Unizo's market value of 200 billion yen as of Friday last week.
SoftBank-backed Fortress Investment ups offer for Japan’s Unizo
Fortress Investment's renewed bid will continue till Feb. 13.
Bain Capital plans to acquire Japan’s Showa Aircraft for $633m
Bain Capital said in a statement it planned to launch a tender offer to buy all of the shares in Showa Aircraft at 2,129 yen per share.
Blackstone raises Unizo offer to $1.75b, topping rival
Blackstone's offer for Unizo tops a rival bid from U.S. buyout fund Lone Star that is backed by the Japanese hotelier.
Japan’s Maeda Road Construction to oppose takeover bid by Maeda Corp
Maeda Corp launched the bid to gain a controlling stake in Maeda Road Construction in a deal worth $784 million.
