The EQT-led consortium has raised its tender offer price for Kakaku.com to JPY 3,450 per share, exceeding the JPY 3,384 price in a competing proposal. The revised price, up from the original JPY 3,000 per share, aims to reduce uncertainty and facilitate timely completion of the transaction. The consortium, which includes BPEA Private Equity Fund IX and Digital Garage, has already obtained all necessary regulatory clearances. The competing proposal contemplates a tender offer only commencing in September 2026 at the earliest and remains subject to various conditions, including regulatory approvals.
Kakaku.com, Inc.EQT consortium raised tender offer price to JPY 3,450 per share, above competing proposal, increasing likelihood of deal completion.
Digital Garage, Inc.Digital Garage is part of the consortium; higher offer price and regulatory clearances benefit its investment.