TSX:2371 12 May 2026

EQT’s $3.8 Billion Tabelog Deal Puts Kakaku.com on Track to Leave Tokyo Market
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EQT’s $3.8 Billion Tabelog Deal Puts Kakaku.com on Track to Leave Tokyo Market

EQT will launch a 3,000 yen-a-share tender offer to take Kakaku.com private, valuing the company at about 593.5 billion yen. Kakaku.com’s board and special committee back the bid, which comes amid competing proposals from LINE Yahoo and Bain. The offer runs May 13 to July 2. Major shareholders Digital Garage and KDDI will not tender but plan to sell via a buyback.
May 12, 2026
Digital Garage Stock Gets ¥30 Billion Kakaku Catalyst Before Earnings as Broker Sees 3,900 Yen Target
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Digital Garage Stock Gets ¥30 Billion Kakaku Catalyst Before Earnings as Broker Sees 3,900 Yen Target

Digital Garage expects about 30 billion yen in consolidated gains and 40 billion yen in parent-only profit if EQT’s take-private of Kakaku.com closes by March 2027. EQT is offering 3,000 yen per Kakaku.com share, valuing the company at 593.51 billion yen. Digital Garage shares rose 3.55% Tuesday ahead of full-year results due May 14. A rival LINE Yahoo-Bain Capital bid at the same price was also reported.
May 12, 2026