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Reviving Japan short of dry powderFor the third consecutive year, Japan has had more exits than deals.
- Japan ripens for exits(2)
Several recent divestments in Japan have been well above average multiples, highlighting the country’s increasingly liquid market.
- A true reawakening?(2)
Prime minister Shinzo Abe’s radical $116tn stimulus package has injected some hope into Japan’s economy. But are private equity firms likely to reap the benefits?
- J-Star exits Japanese candy maker(2)
The Japan-based mid-cap buyout firm has sold its shares in branded sweets manufacturer Tokachi to a corporate buyer, gaining an exit multiple of 1.3x.
- J-STAR ups stake in Japan IT firm
The Gregory Hara-led firm has acquired a controlling stake in Primagest as the latest investment from its $200m Japan Fund II.
- J-STAR in 3x exit of cross-border business
The Japan-focused, small cap buyout firm said it will exit an investment in a Japanese clothing company that has a presence in China.
- Japan ripens for exits
Several recent divestments in Japan have been well above average multiples, highlighting the country’s increasingly liquid market.
- A true reawakening?
Prime minister Shinzo Abe’s radical $116tn stimulus package has injected some hope into Japan’s economy. But are private equity firms likely to reap the benefits?
- Briefing: Rediscovering Japan
Long shunned as uninspiring, Japan is getting a second look from global firms and LPs – thanks partly to its underperforming neighbours.
- J-STAR closes $200m Japan fund
The Japan buyout firm, founded by Gregory Hara, has made a final close on $200 million for its second fund.