
Goldman to ramp up investment in Japan’s mid-cap companies
The bank is planning to expand its acquisitions and investments in Japan’s corporate deals market over the next decade by about $5.1 billion, with a focus on mid-sized firms.
The Japan Times
Citigroup to boost Japan investment banking team on deal boom
The U.S. bank plans to expand the division about 30% by the first half of 2026, Japan Vice Chair Masuo Fukuda said in an interview.
The Japan Times
CACI to buy space technology firm ARKA for $2.6 billion
CACI to buy space technology firm ARKA for $2.6 billion CACI to buy space technology firm ARKA for $2.6 billion
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Daiwa resumes hiring for mergers and acquisitions amid 'vibrant' Japan market
Japan’s second-largest brokerage had paused such hiring after U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff announcements clouded the outlook for deals.
The Japan Times
CEO of 7-Eleven USA retires as company undergoes broader revamp
Joe DePinto, who was CEO for two decades and orchestrated its expansion through the acquisition of Speedway and Sunoco gasoline stations, will retire at the end of this month.
The Japan TimesMitsubishi UFJ Financial Group is investing $4.4 billion in Indian shadow lender Shriram Finance for a minority stake, becoming the latest Japanese firm expanding in a rapidly growing banking market.
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MUFG bets $4.4 billion on Shriram Finance in Japan-India push
MUFG, Japan’s largest lender, will own 20% of Mumbai-based Shriram, both companies said in statements on Friday.
The Japan Times
Toyota Industries buyout bid dips 16% below stock holdings
The gap between the take-private proposal and the value of Toyota Industries’ holdings has become a major sticking point for activist fund Elliott Investment Management.
The Japan Times
Sony Strikes $630M Deal To Acquire Majority Stake In Peanuts Brand
Sony will acquire a majority stake in Peanuts Holdings Llc, the company behind the cartoon franchise that includes Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the gang.
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