Kakaku.com vs Prosus: why the prices moved differently

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Kakaku.com, Inc. (2371.JP)

Q3 20267 Jul – 13 Aug 2026

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Bidding war for Kakaku.com intensifies with higher offers

Oasis backs LINE Yahoo/Bain bid Major shareholder Oasis, with a 19.52% stake, agreed to tender all its shares in the LINE Yahoo-Bain offer at up to 3,500 yen. This support makes a competing deal more likely, pushing the stock up as investors see a higher payout.
This is a new event that increases the probability of a higher bid, directly lifting the stock.
EQT raises offer to 3,450 yen EQT increased its tender offer price from 3,000 to 3,450 yen and extended the deadline to August 3. This higher bid raises the floor for shareholders and signals a competitive process, supporting the stock price.
A new higher offer from EQT directly raises the expected acquisition price, a positive for the stock.
Bain and LY consider even higher bid Bain Capital and LY Corp. are weighing a fresh joint offer that could exceed EQT's 3,450 yen. News of a potential higher bid drove shares up nearly 60% this year, as investors anticipate a bidding war.
This new development suggests further price escalation, boosting investor optimism.
EQT raises offer again to 3,570 yen EQT lifted its tender offer price a second time to 3,570 yen and extended the deadline to August 27. This latest increase in the bidding war continues to push the stock higher as shareholders expect even more.
The newest higher bid directly raises the potential payout, a clear positive for the stock.

July 20267 Jul – 13 Aug 2026

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Bidding war for Kakaku.com intensifies with higher offers

Oasis backs LINE Yahoo/Bain bid Major shareholder Oasis, with a 19.52% stake, agreed to tender all its shares in the LINE Yahoo-Bain offer at up to 3,500 yen. This support makes a competing deal more likely, pushing the stock up as investors see a higher payout.
This is a new event that increases the probability of a higher bid, directly lifting the stock.
EQT raises offer to 3,450 yen EQT increased its tender offer price from 3,000 to 3,450 yen and extended the deadline to August 3. This higher bid raises the floor for shareholders and signals a competitive process, supporting the stock price.
A new higher offer from EQT directly raises the expected acquisition price, a positive for the stock.
Bain and LY consider even higher bid Bain Capital and LY Corp. are weighing a fresh joint offer that could exceed EQT's 3,450 yen. News of a potential higher bid drove shares up nearly 60% this year, as investors anticipate a bidding war.
This new development suggests further price escalation, boosting investor optimism.
EQT raises offer again to 3,570 yen EQT lifted its tender offer price a second time to 3,570 yen and extended the deadline to August 27. This latest increase in the bidding war continues to push the stock higher as shareholders expect even more.
The newest higher bid directly raises the potential payout, a clear positive for the stock.

Latest7 Jul – 13 Aug 2026

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Bidding war for Kakaku.com intensifies with higher offers

Oasis backs LINE Yahoo/Bain bid Major shareholder Oasis, with a 19.52% stake, agreed to tender all its shares in the LINE Yahoo-Bain offer at up to 3,500 yen. This support makes a competing deal more likely, pushing the stock up as investors see a higher payout.
This is a new event that increases the probability of a higher bid, directly lifting the stock.
EQT raises offer to 3,450 yen EQT increased its tender offer price from 3,000 to 3,450 yen and extended the deadline to August 3. This higher bid raises the floor for shareholders and signals a competitive process, supporting the stock price.
A new higher offer from EQT directly raises the expected acquisition price, a positive for the stock.
Bain and LY consider even higher bid Bain Capital and LY Corp. are weighing a fresh joint offer that could exceed EQT's 3,450 yen. News of a potential higher bid drove shares up nearly 60% this year, as investors anticipate a bidding war.
This new development suggests further price escalation, boosting investor optimism.
EQT raises offer again to 3,570 yen EQT lifted its tender offer price a second time to 3,570 yen and extended the deadline to August 27. This latest increase in the bidding war continues to push the stock higher as shareholders expect even more.
The newest higher bid directly raises the potential payout, a clear positive for the stock.

Prosus N.V. (PRX.AS)

Q2 202619 Jun – 29 Jun 2026

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Prosus Earnings Surge, AI Push, and New Buyback Drive Upside

Full-year earnings jump 84% Prosus reported an 84% rise in adjusted core profit to $1.3 billion, with revenue up 57% to $9.7 billion. All regions turned profitable for the first time, and record free cash flow of $1.5 billion supports higher dividends and buybacks. This directly boosts investor confidence and the stock price.
This is the core financial result that shows the company's profitability is accelerating, a key driver for the stock.
AI platform ToqanClaw launched Prosus introduced ToqanClaw, an AI tool that lets its 5 million partners build apps and automations by conversation. Early users saw big gains, like 40% revenue growth and 25% more deliveries. This shows Prosus is embedding AI across its businesses, which could drive future growth and efficiency.
It highlights a new technology initiative that could improve margins and competitiveness, a forward-looking driver.
Just Eat turnaround and iFood growth Just Eat Takeaway, acquired last year, contributed $1.9 billion in revenue and $83 million in adjusted EBITDA. A pilot showed order growth up to 25%. Meanwhile, iFood's adjusted EBITDA jumped 178% to $400 million. These operational improvements signal successful integration and stronger food delivery profits.
It shows the acquired Just Eat business is recovering and iFood is booming, directly lifting group earnings.
New $5 billion buyback and higher dividend Prosus completed a $46 billion buyback and announced a new $5 billion buyback for fiscal 2027. It also raised the dividend by 40% to 28 euro cents per share. These moves return cash to shareholders, supporting the stock price by reducing shares outstanding and signaling confidence.
Buybacks and dividends are direct capital returns that often lift a stock's price by increasing per-share value.

June 202619 Jun – 29 Jun 2026

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Prosus Earnings Surge, AI Push, and New Buyback Drive Upside

Full-year earnings jump 84% Prosus reported an 84% rise in adjusted core profit to $1.3 billion, with revenue up 57% to $9.7 billion. All regions turned profitable for the first time, and record free cash flow of $1.5 billion supports higher dividends and buybacks. This directly boosts investor confidence and the stock price.
This is the core financial result that shows the company's profitability is accelerating, a key driver for the stock.
AI platform ToqanClaw launched Prosus introduced ToqanClaw, an AI tool that lets its 5 million partners build apps and automations by conversation. Early users saw big gains, like 40% revenue growth and 25% more deliveries. This shows Prosus is embedding AI across its businesses, which could drive future growth and efficiency.
It highlights a new technology initiative that could improve margins and competitiveness, a forward-looking driver.
Just Eat turnaround and iFood growth Just Eat Takeaway, acquired last year, contributed $1.9 billion in revenue and $83 million in adjusted EBITDA. A pilot showed order growth up to 25%. Meanwhile, iFood's adjusted EBITDA jumped 178% to $400 million. These operational improvements signal successful integration and stronger food delivery profits.
It shows the acquired Just Eat business is recovering and iFood is booming, directly lifting group earnings.
New $5 billion buyback and higher dividend Prosus completed a $46 billion buyback and announced a new $5 billion buyback for fiscal 2027. It also raised the dividend by 40% to 28 euro cents per share. These moves return cash to shareholders, supporting the stock price by reducing shares outstanding and signaling confidence.
Buybacks and dividends are direct capital returns that often lift a stock's price by increasing per-share value.

Latest19 Jun – 29 Jun 2026

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Prosus Earnings Surge, AI Push, and New Buyback Drive Upside

Full-year earnings jump 84% Prosus reported an 84% rise in adjusted core profit to $1.3 billion, with revenue up 57% to $9.7 billion. All regions turned profitable for the first time, and record free cash flow of $1.5 billion supports higher dividends and buybacks. This directly boosts investor confidence and the stock price.
This is the core financial result that shows the company's profitability is accelerating, a key driver for the stock.
AI platform ToqanClaw launched Prosus introduced ToqanClaw, an AI tool that lets its 5 million partners build apps and automations by conversation. Early users saw big gains, like 40% revenue growth and 25% more deliveries. This shows Prosus is embedding AI across its businesses, which could drive future growth and efficiency.
It highlights a new technology initiative that could improve margins and competitiveness, a forward-looking driver.
Just Eat turnaround and iFood growth Just Eat Takeaway, acquired last year, contributed $1.9 billion in revenue and $83 million in adjusted EBITDA. A pilot showed order growth up to 25%. Meanwhile, iFood's adjusted EBITDA jumped 178% to $400 million. These operational improvements signal successful integration and stronger food delivery profits.
It shows the acquired Just Eat business is recovering and iFood is booming, directly lifting group earnings.
New $5 billion buyback and higher dividend Prosus completed a $46 billion buyback and announced a new $5 billion buyback for fiscal 2027. It also raised the dividend by 40% to 28 euro cents per share. These moves return cash to shareholders, supporting the stock price by reducing shares outstanding and signaling confidence.
Buybacks and dividends are direct capital returns that often lift a stock's price by increasing per-share value.