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Global investment giant Blackstone Inc. is reportedly preparing to acquire TechnoPro Holdings, one of Japan’s leading engineering staffing firms, in a deal worth approximately 500 billion yen (USD 3.39 billion), according to the Nikkei business daily.
The acquisition, if confirmed, would mark one of Blackstone’s largest deals in Japan to date — underscoring the firm’s deepening interest in Asia’s talent and technology sectors.
The report states that Blackstone is expected to launch a tender offer soon, offering just under 4,900 yen per share for TechnoPro (6028.T). That figure represents a notable premium over recent trading prices and suggests strong confidence in TechnoPro’s long-term value.
TechnoPro, headquartered in Tokyo, is a major player in Japan’s growing engineering services industry, providing specialist staffing across fields such as IT, mechanical design, electronics, and construction. With over 20,000 engineers deployed across Japan and abroad, the company has become a key provider of technical manpower for major corporations and public projects.
The reported move by Blackstone follows a string of acquisitions in Asia and reflects a broader strategy of targeting sectors with stable cash flow and high growth potential.
Blackstone has not officially confirmed the tender offer as of Tuesday morning, and both firms have declined to comment publicly on the deal.
If completed, the transaction would underscore the strong global investor appetite for Japan’s highly skilled services sector — particularly amid ongoing labour shortages and increased digital infrastructure spending in the region.
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