EQT’s $2.7B Fujitec Buyout Sparks 0.49 Rally Ranked 220th in $0.53B Volume Session

On July 30, 2025, EQT (EQT) rose 0.49% with a trading volume of $0.53 billion, ranking 220th in the market. The firm announced a $2.7 billion tender offer to privatize Fujitec Co., a Japanese elevator and escalator manufacturer, marking its largest buyout in Japan since 2006. EQT will own 85% of Fujitec, with the founding family retaining a 15% stake. The deal aligns with EQT’s strategy to enhance operational capabilities, digitalization, and global expansion in key markets like Japan, India, and Southeast Asia.

The transaction, funded through EQT’s BPEA Private Equity Fund IX, is expected to account for 5-10% of the fund’s target size. This follows EQT’s broader fundraising momentum, including a $10 billion first close for its Asia-focused Fund IX in April 2025 and a $26.5 billion raise for its 11th flagship fund, EQT XI, in June. The firm’s active ownership model and industrial expertise position it to strengthen Fujitec’s competitive edge amid rising demand for infrastructure modernization.

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