EQT EYES $2.6B TAKEOVER OF JAPAN'S KAKAKU.COM

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THU, APR 23, 2026

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Swedish private equity firm EQT AB is exploring a takeover of Kakaku.com Inc., the Japanese price-comparison platform valued at $2.6 billion. The deal would represent a significant acquisition in Japan's growing PE market.

EQT's potential bid for Kakaku.com reflects accelerating private equity activity in Japan, where mega-deals have recently gained momentum. The Stockholm-based firm is considering the transaction, according to sources familiar with the matter. Kakaku.com operates Japan's leading price-comparison portal, covering electronics, travel, and insurance products. The platform generates revenue through advertising and affiliate commissions from merchants. The move signals PE investors' confidence in Japan's digital economy and established platforms with recurring revenue models. EQT has deployed significant capital across Asia in recent years, targeting mature tech assets with operational improvement potential. Formal bids or transaction timelines remain undisclosed. The acquisition would join a wave of PE-backed deals reshaping Japan's corporate landscape, following several large transactions completed in 2023 and 2024.

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