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Analysis: Renewed bid for Japan’s 7-Eleven parent tests shareholder capitalism

Canada’s Alimentation Couche-Tard’s revised offer for Seven & i Holdings marks a crucial moment in Japan’s corporate deal making, assessing whether Tokyo’s shareholder initiatives can unlock value for investors; recent political turmoil could also have an impact.

October 29, 2024

Global investors eye Japanese 'multifamily' real estate

As part of the nascent Apac living sector, multifamily asset purchasing has been increasing in Japan, bolstered by a rebound in tourism, low interest rates and strong rental growth.

October 22, 2024

Seven & i rejects buyout proposal from rival ACT

The proposed valuation fails to reflect the board’s view, while regulatory concerns are an additional hurdle, said the company in a public letter; Couche-Tard has responded by letter.

September 06, 2024

IHH Healthcare snaps up Malaysia's Island Hospital for $966m

PE firm Affinity Equity Partners has sold its 78% stake in the Penang-based private hospital, as medical tourism booms in Malaysia.

September 05, 2024

Mongolian distributor MSM in sale to Jebsen & Jessen

MSM is one of Mongolia’s largest distributors for foreign brands, while Singapore-based Jebsen & Jessen used to be their client.

September 03, 2024

Adani Ports and SEZ buys 80% of Singapore’s Astro

APSEZ has sealed the deal for $185m in cash, which will help it expand offshore support vessel operations in the Middle East, the Indian subcontinent, Far East Asia and Africa.

September 02, 2024

Platinum Equity buys controlling stake in Inventia Healthcare's OSD arm

The acquisition of the Mumbai-headquartered pharmaceutical business was led by Platinum Equity's Asia investment team in Singapore.

August 30, 2024

7-Eleven confirms huge buyout proposal from Circle K owner

The Canadian owner of Circle K wants to buy rival Seven & i, which, if the deal is agreed, would be the largest foreign takeover of a Japanese listed company; however antitrust issues are likely.

August 20, 2024

Hines acquires second industrial property in Singapore through JV

Industrial continues to be Hines’ key focus in Singapore with high rent and capital value growth. Ground up development might be next as the developer eyes more opportunities alongside its Japanese partners.

July 03, 2024

Hogan Lovells hires M&A partner from White & Case

Shaohui Jiang has joined Hogan Lovells in Hong Kong, bringing with him two team members to strengthen the law firm’s greater China M&A strategy.

June 13, 2024