Swedish investment firm EQT has announced its intention to invest $3 billion in Japan as part of its $11 billion Asia private equity fund.
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The company believes that Japanese companies are increasingly focused on enhancing shareholder value, making Japan a key priority for EQT’s operations in Asia.
With total assets under management of €224 billion ($236 billion), EQT is ranked as the third-largest global private equity firm in terms of capital raised.