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flag KKR outbids Bain to acquire majority stake in Japanese firm Fuji Soft for about $4.4 billion.

flag U.S. firm KKR has won a bidding war against Bain Capital to acquire a controlling 57.92% stake in Japanese software firm Fuji Soft, offering ¥9,850 per share, valuing the company at around $4.4 billion. flag KKR aims to acquire the remaining shares through a future squeeze-out process. flag The deal highlights increased global private equity interest in Japan's buyout market, driven by the appeal of Fuji Soft's skilled workforce and office portfolio in a tight labor market.

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