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KKR secures majority stake in Fuji Soft after intense takeover fight with Bain

by admin February 20, 2025
February 20, 2025
KKR secures majority stake in Fuji Soft after intense takeover fight with Bain

KKR (NYSE: KKR) has emerged victorious in a months-long battle for control of Fuji Soft, securing a 57.92% stake in the Japanese software company after the second stage of its tender offer bid.

This marks the end of a fierce competition with Bain Capital, which ultimately withdrew its proposal earlier this week.

The acquisition reflects the growing influence of foreign private equity firms in Japan’s corporate landscape, as global investors push for reforms in underperforming companies.

KKR’s ability to outbid Bain underscores the intensifying deal-making momentum in Japan, where activist investors and buyout firms increasingly target businesses with governance issues or undervalued assets.

KKR prevails after months of escalating bids

KKR’s pursuit of Fuji Soft began in August 2023, when it made an initial offer to acquire the company.

Bain quickly countered with a higher bid in October, backed by Fuji Soft’s founder, Hiroshi Nozawa, who criticized the privatization process and argued that Bain’s proposal better-served shareholder interests.

Despite Nozawa’s support for Bain, Fuji Soft’s board aligned with KKR, prompting Bain to launch a hostile bid in December.

The takeover battle became increasingly contentious as Bain publicly questioned the board’s handling of the process and accused it of lacking transparency.

By February 2024, KKR had outmaneuvered Bain with a final offer of 9,850 yen per share. Bain withdrew its bid, making KKR the undisputed winner in one of Japan’s most high-profile buyout contests.

Activist investors paved the way for Fuji Soft’s privatization

The takeover battle was set in motion by Singapore-based 3D Investment Partners, an activist investor that had been pressuring Fuji Soft to restructure its business.

3D called for the company to sell off real estate assets and conduct share buybacks, arguing that its stock was undervalued.

As part of its push for change, 3D solicited buyout proposals from private equity firms in 2023, a move that ultimately attracted the interest of both KKR and Bain.

The investor also urged Fuji Soft to appoint an external auditor to oversee the privatization process, highlighting growing concerns about corporate governance standards in Japan.

KKR’s success fuels Japan’s private equity boom

KKR’s acquisition of Fuji Soft adds to a growing list of high-profile foreign takeovers in Japan, where global funds are aggressively targeting companies they view as inefficient or underperforming.

Japan has long been known for its conservative corporate culture, but shifting regulatory attitudes and rising shareholder activism have created new opportunities for private equity firms.

As global investors continue to push for reforms, the Fuji Soft buyout serves as a blueprint for future deal-making in Japan, with firms like KKR leveraging deep capital reserves to drive restructuring efforts.

With the Fuji Soft battle settled, KKR now faces the challenge of transforming the company, balancing its software business with the need for operational efficiencies.

The deal may also encourage further activist-led takeovers, as investors seek to unlock value in Japan’s corporate sector.

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