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MBK Partners Launches $250 Million Tender Offer for Japan's Sharing Technology

Technology Services · Internet Software/Services · yonhap_finance · 2026-09-10

MBK Partners has initiated a 340 billion won tender offer to acquire the Japanese service platform Sharing Technology, with plans to take the company private.

What Happened

Tender Offer Launch: MBK Partners has officially launched a tender offer to acquire Sharing Technology, a Japanese lifestyle service platform. The offer is priced at 1,550 yen per share, valuing the total transaction at approximately 37 billion yen (about 340 billion won).

Privatization Goal: Major shareholder Asset Value Investors (AVI) has agreed to participate in the tender offer. Upon the successful completion of the acquisition, Sharing Technology is expected to be delisted from the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Company Profile: Since its 2017 listing, Sharing Technology has operated a platform connecting consumers with professional service providers for tasks such as lock repairs, plumbing, and pest control. It is a well-known player in the Japanese home-service sector.

Strategic Synergy: MBK Partners intends to integrate Sharing Technology with its existing portfolio company, HITOWA Holdings. This move is designed to create operational synergies and strengthen the firm's presence in the Japanese service market.

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