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Kakaku

Kakaku is a Japanese internet company that operates a price comparison and product review website, Kakaku.com, which helps consumers research and compare prices for electronics and other goods.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news due to a bidding war between private equity firms Bain and EQT for control of the company.

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Latest on Kakaku

  • Bain-backed group raises offer for Japan's Kakaku.com, challenging EQT
  • EQT raises Kakaku.com offer price to 3,450 yen, topping rival bid
  • SoftBank's LY, Bain raise Kakaku bid again with $4.1 billion valuation

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3 entities linked to Kakaku across the news graph.

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BainSoftBank's LYSoftBank
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