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SoftBank Said Near Deal for Blackstone’s Japan Payments Firm

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SoftBank Corp. is close to acquiring SP.LINKS Inc., a payments service provider owned by Blackstone Inc., after securing preferred bidder status. The deal is based on information from people familiar with the matter.

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Why it matters

Consolidation in payments market

Evidence

The information about the acquisition comes from people familiar with the matter.

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The information about the acquisition comes from people familiar with the matter.

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  • Consolidation in payments market
  • SoftBank's expansion strategy

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SoftBank Corp. is getting closer to acquiring SP.LINKS Inc. after securing preferred bidder status for Blackstone Inc.’s payments service provider, people familiar with the matter said.

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The information about the acquisition comes from people familiar with the matter.

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SP.LINKS Inc. is a payments service provider owned by Blackstone Inc.

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SoftBank Corp. is getting closer to acquiring SP.LINKS Inc.

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SoftBank Corp. secured preferred bidder status for SP.LINKS Inc.

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