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Topcon Attracts Buyout Offers From KKR and EQT, Signaling a Surge in Japan's M&A Activity

12 days ago

In a significant development for the Japanese corporate landscape, Topcon Corporation, a key player in precision measurement technology, has received lucrative buyout proposals from prominent private equity firms KKR & Co. and EQT AB. This surge in interest highlights a broader trend of increased mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity in Japan, as foreign investors eye opportunities within the country.

EQT Seeks to Sell Payments Firm Banking Circle with Assistance from FT Partners

16 days ago

In a strategic move signaling their intentions in the financial technology landscape, EQT, a prominent private equity firm, is reportedly enlisting the services of FT Partners to facilitate the sale of its payments venture, Banking Circle. This decision comes as EQT aims to capitalize on the growing interest in digital payment solutions, amidst a rapidly changing economic climate.

CEO of Leading US Natural Gas Producer EQT Identifies AI as Major New Demand Driver

3 months ago

In a somewhat interesting turn of events, the CEO of the United States' largest natural gas producer, EQT Corp., recently pegged artificial intelligence as a growing key source of demand for the fuel. Speaking at an industry conference, Chief Executive Toby Rice said the evolving capability and expanding uses of AI technologies are using more energy, making the fuel a crucial source of energy in the future.

EQT Weighs Stake Sale in Hearing Aid Giant WS Audiology

3 months ago

According to reports, leading private equity firm EQT AB is considering the partial sale of its stake in WS Audiology, one of the world's largest hearing aid makers. The Swedish investment giant is weighing the partial sale of the company internally, if sources close to the matter are to be believed, as part of its broader strategy to pare and optimize the portfolio for maximum return.