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Longreach's bid for Fujitsu unit shows electric car potential

The private equity firm spots a key component maker in the value chain for electric cars. Its track record shows it has a knack for shedding light on non-core units of Japan's sprawling conglomerates.

July 26, 2018

Cherry-picking Japanese private equity funds

Japanese investors need to carefully sift through a bumper crop of funds raising capital. Smaller gems may outperform.

October 19, 2016

The long goodbye: Japanese firms slowly sell assets

Japanese companies are finally willing to cut the cord and sell non-core assets to private equity firms. But supply is limited — and bidding looks likely to be ultra-competitive.

October 06, 2016

Olympus sells BPO unit to Longreach

The camera maker joins a growing trend of Japanese companies selling non-core units.

October 03, 2016

Longreach swallows up Wendy’s Japan

The timing of the deal appears fortuitous after Japan's government said it would delay a sales tax and competitor McDonald's Japan flounders in the wake of food-safety scandals.

June 01, 2016

Longreach acquires Japanese jeweller from Baring

The private equity firm buys Primo Japan for $170m and plans to help it sell engagement rings to China's expanding middle class.

February 01, 2015

Longreach to buy Hitachi Via Mechanics

Private equity firm Longreach Group said on Wednesday it has bought a subsidiary from Japanese conglomerate Hitachi, something other funds have been trying to do for years.

August 21, 2013

Financial sponsors in Japan require patience

There have been a few landmark LBOs in Japan this year, but the promise is still larger than reality for private equity investing in the country.

December 04, 2007

Taiwanese banks attract buyers

Strategic buyers as well as financial sponsors are acquiring banks in Taiwan, attracted by the high-growth opportunities on offer.

November 05, 2007

Private equity firms rescue Japan's NIWS

Longreach Group and Phoenix Capital take over the insolvent Japanese technology company for $175 million.

August 29, 2007