Makiko Yamazaki
Stories by Makiko Yamazaki
Japan lawmakers urge pension fund GPIF to invest in domestic PE
While global PE firms like KKR and Bain have thrived, the presence of Japanese PE firms has been limited.
Carlyle in white knight talks with Japan’s Makino to help counter Nidec’s takeover bid
The battle to take the machine tool manufacturer private is heating up.
KKR closes in on deal to buy Japanese medical gear maker Topcon
Topcon has a market value of about 323.4 billion yen ($2.15 billion).
Bain aims to list Seven & i’s supermarket business in about three years
Bain also plans to scale up the business, potentially through acquisitions of rival retail chains.
Japan flags foreign acquisition of 7-Eleven owner as security threat
The owner of 7-Eleven stores has rejected Couche-Tard's offer.
KKR and Bain bid more than $5b each for Seven & i’s non-core assets
Japanese buyout firm JIP has also placed a bid for around 750b yen.
Japan energy startup Sustech’s valuation jumps over $800m in latest funding round
This marks a 3.5-fold jump from last year.
Fuji Soft board backs KKR’s buyout offer, founder bats for Bain
Bain's offer values the Japanese company at $4 billion.
Japan payments company Infcurion planning IPO in 2025
Infcurion recently secured backing from Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group.
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund said to be mulling larger stake in Nintendo
PIF currently owns 8.58% of Nintendo and has stakes in video game companies Nexon, Capcom, and Koei Tecmo.
