EQT Is Said to Explore Takeover of Japan’s $2.6 Billion Kakaku.com

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By Michael Msika, Daniele Lepido, and Manuel Baigorri

April 23, 2026 at 2:02 AM UTC

Updated on

April 23, 2026 at 8:53 AM UTC

EQT AB is considering a takeover of Kakaku.com Inc., people familiar with the matter said, as private equity-led deals bloom in Japan.

The Swedish buyout firm is working with a financial adviser to evaluate an offer for Tokyo-listed Kakaku, the people said, asking not to be identified because the information is private.