Japan's small businesses become targets in private equity buying frenzy

Japan's small businesses become targets in private equity buying frenzy

People stand outside Tokyo station in a business district in Tokyo, Japan, February 16, 2016. REUTERS/Thomas Peter

Haruki Kitagawa

24 October, 2025

buyout deals L Catterton LVMH NJT Copper Tube PE buyouts SMBC Capital Partners

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