Yahoo Japan my be bought by Zozotown
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Yahoo Japan reportedly has plans to buy the owner of Zozotown, the country’s largest online fashion retailer, before expanding the business to take on e-commerce heavyweights Rakuten and Amazon.
According to Nikkei, Yahoo Japan wants to buy a majority of the retailer’s shares and then convert it to a subsidiary operation but will retain its stock-exchange listing. Zozo has a market capitalization of US$6.28 billion.
Zozo’s founder and CEO Yusaku Maezawa currently owns 30 percent of the company. Nikkei reports he is in favor of the deal and plans to step down from day to day management.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is Yahoo Japan's stated reason for wanting to acquire Zozo?
What is Yahoo Japan's stated reason for wanting to acquire Zozo?
Yahoo Japan reportedly plans to buy Zozo to expand its e-commerce business. It aims to compete more effectively with major e-commerce players like Rakuten and Amazon.
Q.What will happen to Zozo's stock-exchange listing if the deal proceeds?
What will happen to Zozo's stock-exchange listing if the deal proceeds?
Yahoo Japan intends to convert Zozo into a subsidiary operation. However, the company plans to retain Zozo's current stock-exchange listing, as reported by Nikkei.
Q.What is the current market value of Zozo, according to the article?
What is the current market value of Zozo, according to the article?
Zozo, the owner of Japan's largest online fashion retailer, currently has a market capitalization of US$6.28 billion. This figure represents its value as stated in the report.
Q.What role will Zozo's founder and CEO play if the acquisition goes ahead?
What role will Zozo's founder and CEO play if the acquisition goes ahead?
Zozo's founder and CEO, Yusaku Maezawa, reportedly favours the deal. He plans to step down from his day-to-day management responsibilities within the company.
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