Toyota Industries Corp.‘s board is set to evaluate a ¥6.6 trillion ($42 billion) takeover bid from Toyota Motor Corp. and affiliates on June 3, 2025, potentially taking the company private. The move aims to strengthen Toyota Motor’s supply chain control amid pressures from Japan’s market regulator on corporate governance. Toyota Fudosan, Toyota Motor’s real estate arm, will launch a ¥180 billion ($1.26 billion) tender offer to streamline ownership and boost innovation in logistics and mobility. This follows Toyota Motor’s increased stake in Toyota Industries to 24.22% by March 2025. The privatization could enhance efficiency but raises concerns about reduced shareholder value and market transparency. Discussions also include addressing Toyota Industries’ cross-shareholdings to comply with Tokyo Stock Exchange rules. A decision is expected soon, with shares rising 2.7% in Tokyo trading.
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