Gibson Dunn, partnered with PwC on Japanese tax and Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu on Japanese legal matters, represented funds advised by Neuberger Berman. Evercore Asia Pte....
J-STAR’s JPY 17.9 Billion Closing of J-STAR Continuation Series Funds
NSSK III Series Funds’ ¥105 Billion
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett advised Nippon Sangyo Suishin Kiko on the deal. Nippon Sangyo Suishin Kiko (“NSSK”) announced the NSSK III Series Fund that closed with aggregate capital...
Endeavour United’s ¥53 Billion Closing of Third Japan Buyout Series Funds
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett and Harneys advised Endeavour United Co., Ltd. on the deal. Endeavour United Co., Ltd. (“EU”) announced the formation of the EU III Series...
KKR’s Acquisition of Additional Stake in Seiyu from Rakuten
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett advised KKR on the transaction. KKR, a leading global investment firm, and Rakuten Group, Inc., (“Rakuten”) announced the signing of definitive agreements...
KKR and Gaw Capital’s Acquisition of Hyatt Regency Tokyo
Simpson Thacher is advising KKR on the deal. KKR and Gaw Capital Partners announced the signing of definitive agreements under which funds managed by KKR and Gaw...
Seven Seas Advisors’ ¥17 Billion Real Estate Fund
Simpson Thacher advised Seven Seas Advisors Co., Ltd. on the deal. Seven Seas Advisors closed inaugural opportunistic Japanese Real Estate Fund at ¥17 Billion. The fund is...
KKR’s Tender Offer on Hitachi Transport System
Simpson Thacher represented KKR on the deal. KKR announced its tender offer to acquire Hitachi Transport System, Ltd. (“HTS”). HTS provides supply chain solutions for customers...
J-STAR’s ¥75 Billion Fundraising
Simpson Thacher represented J-STAR Co on the deal. J-STAR Co., Ltd. (“J-STAR”) announced the formation of its J-STAR No.5 Series Funds, a ¥75 billion Japan-focused buyout fund...
KKR’s $2 Billion Acquistion of Mitsubishi Corp.-UBS Realty
Simpson Thacher advised KKR & Co. on the deal. KKR announced its acquisition of all the outstanding shares of Mitsubishi Corp.-UBS Realty (“MC-UBSR”) from Mitsubishi Corporation and...
KKR’s $2.1 Billion Acquisition of Yayoi
Simpson Tacher represented KKR on the deal. KKR annouced its acquisition of Yayoi Co., Ltd. from ORIX Corporation. The transaction is expected to be completed on March...
PHC Holdings Corporation’s ¥82.5 Billion Initial Public Offering
Simpson Thacher represented PHC Holdings Corporation in the offering. PHC Holdings Corporation executed its ¥82.5 billion (approximately US$725 million) global offering of shares, including an offering to...