Kakaku Shares Jump 9.2% on EQT Interest

Shares of KakakuCom jumped 9.2% to ¥2,316, a three‑month high, after Bloomberg reported EQT AB’s takeover interest.
Kakaku’s market cap is about $2.5 billion, and the stock is up 1.6% year‑to‑date in 2026.
The report highlights growing private‑equity activity in Japan, citing Deloitte’s confidence in market reforms and recent deals like KKR’s bid for Taiyo Holdings.
Bain Capital was reported in early March to be close to finalising a $10.5 billion raise for an Asia private‑equity fund.