through a tender offer
大きなニュースですね。through a tender offerとは具体的にはどのようなものなのでしょうか。まさか「やさしい提案」ではないですよね。専門家のUme 公認会計士、お願いします。(Astroriver)
Idemitsu considering acquisition of Showa Shell
Japan's second largest oil distributor Idemitsu Kosan is considering acquiring the 5th-ranked Showa Shell Sekiyu through a tender offer. If successful, the acquisition will create a company with consolidated sales of around 8 trillion yen, or about 67 billion dollars, trailing industry leader JX Holdings.
An Idemitsu Kosan executive confirmed on Saturday that negotiations are underway. He said Idemitsu is also negotiating with other firms, including Tonen General Sekiyu. Showa Shell and other companies are also believed to be considering realignments.
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