Market Chatter: Qatari Fund, KKR to Buy into SBI Shinsei Bank IPO as Lender Relists in Tokyo

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Qatar Investment Authority and KKR will acquire stakes in SBI Shinsei Bank as it relists on the Tokyo Stock Exchange this month, reinforcing ties with long-term global institutions and private equity, Nikkei reported Tuesday.

Qatar's sovereign wealth fund is expected to allocate $200 million for a 2%-3% holding. KKR will invest up to 3 billion yen for a 0.2% stake, according to the report.

Other incoming investors include M&G Investments with $175 million, BlackRock buying 13 million shares and Norinchukin Bank committing up to 5 billion yen. SBI Holdings (TYO:8473) will sell part of its stake mainly to U.S. and European institutions, the report said.

The price band is 1,440-1,450 yen per share, with pricing on Dec. 8. A midpoint price implies a market capitalization of $8.3 billion, according to the report.

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