Rakuten Hires Banks for Yen Bond Offering of About $1 Billion
BloombergThursday, July 10, 2025 at 7:35:58 AM
Rakuten, the Japanese e-commerce and fintech giant, is gearing up to raise roughly $1 billion by issuing yen-denominated bonds. Daiwa Securities, one of the banks handling the deal, confirmed the move—a sign Rakuten is tapping the debt market to fuel its next phase of growth (or maybe shore up finances—the article doesn’t say why).
Editor’s Note: Big companies like Rakuten often turn to bonds when they need cash without diluting shareholders. For watchers of Japan’s tech scene, this could hint at expansion plans, refinancing, or just smart financial housekeeping. Either way, it’s a hefty sum—worth keeping an eye on how they use it.
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