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JIC’s $6 Billion Tender Offer for JSR Slated to Begin Next WeekA Japanese state-backed investment vehicle is going ahead with its $6 billion buyout of chipmaking materials linchpin JSR Corp., after securing assurances of China’s approval for a deal that Tokyo sees as central to its semiconductor ambitions.March 13, 2024
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Turmoil From BOJ Policy Bets Shakes Up Japan Credit MarketYears of ultra-low rates have created an enviable position for borrowers in the yen bond markets, as costs have stayed relatively low and stable. Now, speculation that the Bank of Japan will finally tighten policy is leaving the market exposed.December 3, 2023
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Orix Said to Weigh Cutting Contribution to JIP’s Toshiba OfferOne of the biggest members of the Japan Industrial Partners Inc.-led group pursuing a takeover of Toshiba Corp. intends to reduce its financial contribution, according to people familiar with the matter, adding another potential hurdle to the buyout of one of the country’s most iconic companies.February 24, 2023
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Toshiba’s Preferred Bid Said to Be Delayed Amid Loan UncertaintyA buyout deal to potentially take Toshiba Corp. private is taking longer than anticipated as banks haven’t yet decided whether to extend loans to the company’s preferred bidding group, according to people familiar with matter.November 28, 2022
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Toshiba Preferred Bidder Said to Tap Rohm, Suzuki for FundsA consortium led by Japan Industrial Partners Inc. that is seeking to acquire Toshiba Corp. is in talks with about 20 potential co-investors to back its bid for the venerable industrial group, according to people familiar with the matter.November 16, 2022