Elliott Investment Management rejects Toyota Fudosan tender offer for Toyota Industries
Elliott Investment Management has rejected a revised 18,800 yen bid for Toyota Industries. The investor argues the deal significantly undervalues the company.
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Elliott Investment Management announced on January 18, 2026, its formal opposition to a revised tender offer from Toyota Fudosan to take Toyota Industries Corporation private. The activist investor stated that the current bid of 18,800 yen per share significantly undervalues the target firm. Elliott cited an analysis showing that the intrinsic net asset value of Toyota Industries Corporationwas actually more than 26,000 yen per share as of January 16, 2026.
The investor has proposed an alternative standalone plan to the board of directors and the special committee of Toyota Industries Corporation. This proposal focuses on unwinding cross-shareholdings, improving corporate governance, and optimizing capital allocation. Elliott believes this strategy could lead to a valuation of 40,000 yen per share by 2028. This move comes as the Toyota Group, which includes Toyota Motor Corporation , continues its efforts to reorganize and consolidate its corporate structure.
