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Japanese hotel chain Unizo Holdings said on Monday it would continue talks with Blackstone Group, which last week submitted a buyout offer despite previous rejections.

(This October 17 story refiles to change Thursday to Wednesday in fifth paragraph)

Little-known hotelier Unizo Holdings Co Ltd has found itself the centre of private equity attention, with global names vying for the opportunity to buy into Japan's property market on the cheap.

Unizo Holdings' top shareholder Elliott Management pushed the Japan hotel operator to accept a $1.6 billion tender offer from Blackstone Group, warning it would take "all available measures" if it fails to do its "fiduciary duty".

Little-known hotelier Unizo Holdings Co Ltd has found itself the center of private equity attention, with global names vying for the opportunity to buy into Japan's property market on the cheap.

Little-known hotelier Unizo Holdings Co Ltd has found itself the centre of private equity attention, with global names vying for the opportunity to buy into Japan's property market on the cheap.

Unizo Holdings' top shareholder urged the hotelier on Thursday to consider "in good faith" Blackstone Group's proposed $1.6 billion tender offer, warning it would consider measures if the board fails to act in accordance with its duty.

Shares of Unizo Holdings Co Ltd <3258.T> jumped on Wednesday after U.S. private equity firm Blackstone Group Inc <BX.N> ratcheted up its pursuit of the Japanese hotel operator by launching a 5,000 yen-per-share tender offer.

Japanese hotel operator Unizo Holdings said on Wednesday it had not decided how to respond to a tender offer launched by private equity firm Blackstone Group and would consult with a special committee on how to proceed.

Private equity firm Blackstone Group <BX.N> said on Tuesday it would launch a tender offer for Unizo Holdings <3258.T> at 5,000 yen a share, doubling down on its $1.6 billion offer after the proposal was rebuffed by the Japanese hotel chain.

Private equity firm Blackstone Group said on Tuesday it would launch a tender offer for Japan's Unizo Holding at 5,000 yen ($46) a share, firing back after its earlier bid for the hotel chain was rebuffed.

Japanese hotel chain Unizo Holdings <3258.T> said on Thursday it had rejected buyout proposals from a "locally renowned" fund as well as U.S. private equity firm Blackstone Group <BX.N>, adding to a list of spurned suitors.

Japanese hotel chain Unizo Holdings on Thursday said it had rejected buyout proposals from a "locally renowned" fund as well as U.S. private equity firm Blackstone Group, adding to a list of spurned suitors.

Buyout group Blackstone <BX.N> and Danish family investor Kirkbi are launching the sale of German insulation foam maker Armacell in a potential 1.3-1.5 billion euro ($1.43-$1.65 billion) deal, people close to the matter said.

Buyout group Blackstone and Danish family investor Kirkbi are launching the sale of German insulation foam maker Armacell in a potential 1.3-1.5 billion euro ($1.43-$1.65 billion) deal, people close to the matter said.

Blackstone Group Inc <BX.N> said on Monday it would buy U.S. industrial warehouses from real estate and investment management firm Colony Capital Inc <CLNY.N> in a $5.9 billion deal, to capitalize on the e-commerce boom.

Blackstone Group Inc said on Monday it would buy U.S. industrial warehouse properties from Colony Capital Inc for $5.9 billion.

German residential property company Vonovia on Monday said it agreed with Vega Holdco, a subsidiary of investment firm Blackstone, on the acquisition of 69.3% of Swedish peer Hembla, subject to clearance by Swedish antitrust authorities.

Blackstone Real Estate Partners Europe, a unit of U.S. private equity firm Blackstone Group <BX.N>, agreed to buy five hotels in Greece from Louis Group in a deal valued at 178.6 million euros ($197 million), the firm said on Friday.