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Briefing: Rediscovering JapanLong shunned as uninspiring, Japan is getting a second look from global firms and LPs – thanks partly to its underperforming neighbours.
- MBK acquires ING Korea
The pan-Asian firm intends to acquire the Korean arm of Netherlands insurance giant ING in a $1.65bn deal, while ING Group retains a 10% stake.
- Bain serves up $123m Japan exit
The private equity giant has sold a 75% holding in Domino’s Pizza Japan to Domino’s Australia after significant operational improvements on the business.
- Bain to take Japan’s SunTelephone private
The $550m SunTelephone acquisition represents Bain Capital’s second Asian deal, as the Boston firm preps a dedicated fund for the region and names a high-profile local professional.
- Advantage Partners buys Livedoor’s financial businesses
Advantage Partners, a Tokyo-based private equity firm raising its fourth fund, has agreed to buy the financial business of Japan’s fallen internet giant Livedoor.
- Bain Capital makes appointment in Tokyo
Nobuyoshi Yamanaka has been named an operating partner to help oversee Bain Capital’s growing Japan portfolio.
- Loving thy neighbour
Japan’s mid-market-focused GPs are increasingly looking to China to drive growth in their portfolio companies.
- KKR nears first Japanese buyout
The firm has been selected as the preferred bidder for recruitment company Intelligence in a deal worth about $350m.
- Advantage Partners sells stake in Japanese retailer
The Japanese firm has sold shares worth ¥10 billion in ailing Daiei to Deutsche Securities, the investment arm of Deutsche Bank.
- Daiwa SMBC invites bids for Q'Sai
Key Asian buyout firms are among the potential buyers the Japanese private equity firm has approached for the vegetable juice producer, which it reportedly bought for $648m in 2006.