KKR files amended tender offer statement for FUJI SOFT

KKR announced that in connection with the tender offer for the common shares and share options of FUJI SOFT through FK Co., Ltd., the Offeror, an entity owned by investment funds managed by KKR, submitted an amendment statement to the Tender Offer Registration Statement submitted by the Offeror on September 5. The Amendment Statement was submitted based on the Offeror’s decision to remove the minimum number of shares to be purchased in the initial Tender Offer and to commence a second tender offer as soon as practicable after the completion and settlement of the Tender Offer, so that all shareholders and share option holders who wish to sell through the initial Tender Offer may do so, including 3D Investment Partners and Farallon who have entered into tender agreements with the Offeror. The tender offer price of 8,800 yen remains unchanged for both tender offers. As of today, 3DIP and Farallon have tendered in the initial Tender Offer pursuant to their respective tender agreements, and will not withdraw their tenders without the consent of the Offeror, pursuant to their respective tender agreements. Accordingly, the Offeror is expected to become a shareholder holding at least 20,667,670 common shares of FUJI SOFT as of October 28, the commencement date of settlement for the Tender Offer.