KKR extends tender offer period for Japan's Fuji Soft to Jan 9

KKR extends its tender offer for Fuji Soft to January 9 amidst competition with Bain Capital, owning 34% and raising its bid to 9,451 yen.

Fuji Soft founding family affirms support for Bain's $2 billion hostile takeover bid

Fuji Soft's founding family supports Bain Capital's takeover bid, opposing the board's backing of KKR amidst a bidding war, questioning the independence of the board's special committee.

Grenergy shares soar on Atacama project divestment

Grenergy Renovables' shares rose 17% after divesting Atacama solar project phases for $962M, enhancing financials and reducing debt ratio significantly, with expectations for future gains.

Fuji Soft rejects Bain's raised buyout offer and sticks with KKR

Fuji Soft supports KKR's buyout offer, opposing Bain Capital's higher bid, highlighting share ownership complications and risks of a deadlock.

Perpetual-KKR deal not best for shareholders after tax bill surge, says board expert

An expert advises against Perpetual's sale to KKR due to rising tax liabilities, diminishing projected returns, and concerns over shareholder interests, jeopardizing the A$2.2 billion deal.

Bain to raise offer for Fuji Soft above KKR, Nikkei reports

Topcon shares surge nearly 10% on report of takeover interest from KKR, EQT

Topcon Corp's shares surged nearly 10% on takeover interest from KKR and EQT amid rising M&A activity in Japan, including interest from the Japan Investment Corp.

Australia's Perpetual sinks on adverse tax ruling over KKR deal

Perpetual's shares dropped nearly 10% due to increased tax liabilities from its proposed sale to KKR, affecting shareholder returns and raising doubts about the deal's viability.

Australian fund manager Perpetual tumbles on $340 mln tax bill for KKR deal

Perpetual Ltd shares fell over 7% after reporting a significant tax bill impacting shareholder returns from its divestiture deal with KKR & Co LP.

Japan’s Seven & i rises on report of KKR interest in supermarket unit