MBK terminates Makino Milling purchase after Japan foreign investment review
( May 1, 2026, 02:24 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Asian private equity firm MBK Partners has accepted the Japanese government’s recommendation to stop its planned acquisition of Makino Milling Machine, and the parties have terminated their tender offer agreement, the Japanese manufacturer said in a joint statement on Thursday. According to a stock exchange filing by Makino, MBK informed the finance and industry ministries the same day that it would comply with their recommendation following a foreign direct investment review under the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act. The machine tool maker also said in a separate filing that it has begun considering a preliminary acquisition proposal from Japanese private equity firm Nippon Sangyo Suishin Kiko....
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