Panasonic overview
Stories about Panasonic
KKR closes $1.6bn Japan carve-out
Henry Kravis' firm has invested in Panasonic’s healthcare unit, which was the first agreed deal from KKR Asia Fund II.
Panasonic contact information
Offices
1006, Kadoma, Osaka Prefecture, Kadoma, 571 8501, JapanContacts
| Name | Job title | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
Key Contact Mr. Akira Waniko | Job titleGroup Chief Financial Officer | LocationKadoma, Japan | Email  ----------- |
Panasonic fund commitments
Known fund commitments: 2
| Fund | Manager | Commitment date | Commitment size |
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Manager ----------- | Commitment dateApr 2024 | Commitment size- | |
Manager ----------- | Commitment dateSep 2024 | Commitment size -------- | |
Stories that mention Panasonic
Roundtable: Is Asia the new land of PE opportunity?
Despite some immediate headwinds, Asia’s private equity landscape could stand to benefit from the Trump administration’s tariff policy.
Bridging Japan’s digital gap
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NSSK: Japanese PE is entering a ‘golden age’
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Japan’s blossoming venture landscape
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Japan’s changing tastes in private equity
The number of divestitures by public companies has changed little in the past decade, but PE participation is rising.
KKR completes Pioneer DJ buyout
The firm now owns 85% of the Japanese DJ equipment maker
CHAMP secures A$128m Nuplex carve-out
The Australian firm has acquired two of the ASX-listed company’s non-core businesses
KKR backs Pioneer’s DJ spin out
The firm will own 85.05% of the new company