Fuji Soft

KKR wins control of US$4.4 billion Fuji Soft after clash with Bain

Bain had said last week it might withdraw its proposal for Fuji Soft, after KKR raised its offer above Bain’s in a months-long bidding war.

Bain Capital ends acquisition battle with KKR for Fuji Soft

Bain’s possible concession would bring to an end months of intense competition with its US rival to take control of Fuji Soft.

Bain Capital says it may withdraw tender offer proposal for Fuji Soft

KKR increased its tender offer for Fuji Soft to 9,850 yen per share, putting it above the 9,600 yen per share that Bain Capital said it planned to offer.

KKR raises offer for Fuji Soft in US$4.3 billion tussle with Bain

The estimated US$2 billion bid for just under half of Fuji Soft’s shares likely portends a rare hostile tussle between Bain and KKR.

Bain and KKR battle for Fuji Soft heats up as Bain goes hostile

KKR will pay 9,451 yen (S$81.49) for each Fuji Soft share, an increase from the 8,800 yen it originally offered and one yen more than Bain’s proposal.

KKR raises offer for Fuji Soft to 1 yen above Bain’s rival bid

KKR now owns enough Fuji Soft shares to be able to block Bain Capital’s privatisation bid.

KKR acquires 35% of Fuji Soft after first stage of tender offer

Fuji Soft’s board in August came out in support of the KKR bid.

Fuji Soft board supports KKR buyout offer: Nikkei

Bain’s counteroffer sets the stage for a rare public takeover battle in Japan, where corporate acquisitions are traditionally negotiated and sealed behind closed doors.

Bain fights KKR with US$4.1 billion Fuji Soft bid