SoftBank Said Near Deal for Blackstone’s Japan Payments Firm
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SoftBank Corp. is nearing an acquisition deal for Blackstone Inc.'s Japanese payments firm SP.LINKS Inc. after becoming the preferred bidder. This deal marks a significant movement in Japan's financial technology sector.
SoftBank Corp. is getting closer to acquiring SP.LINKS Inc. after securing preferred bidder status for Blackstone Inc.’s payments service provider, people familiar with the matter said.
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