SoftBank Corp. (TSE:9434) made an offer to acquire remaining 47.19% stake in SB Technology Corp. (TSE:4726) from a group of shareholders for ¥28.3 billion on April 23, 2024. Under the terms SoftBank made ¥2,950 per share for the acquisition of 9.590933 million shares and ¥1 for 424 200 shares under stock acquisition rights. If SoftBank Corp. is able to tender 90% shares then SoftBank will cash-out the remaining shares. The minimum limit for shares to be tendered is set at 2,815,600 shares(13.85%). The tender offer period is April 26, 2024 to June 11, 2024.

Nishimura & Asahi and Blakemore & Mitsuki acted as legal advisor and Daiwa Securities Co. Ltd. and Nomura Securities Co., Ltd. acted as financial advisor to SB Technology. Plutus Consulting Co., Ltd. acted as fairness opinion provider and financial advisor and Kensei Law Offices acted as legal advisor to special committee of SB Technology.