Where others have failed, Taiyo made its mark in the Japanese alternatives space through friendly activism and a deep understanding of the culture.

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Brian K. Heywood, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner of Taiyo Pacific Partners, said, "Japanese pharmaceutical makers have grown sales by 4% annually over the past 10 years, with many more growth opportunities given Japan's aging society. Drug makers themselves, however, face large regulatory risks and heavy burdens from R&D expenses surging 10% per year over the same period. Pharmaceutical companies in Japan face a strong need to outsource this R&D, and the trend is just ...  

The Taiyo Pearl Fund announced today that it has accumulated a position in excess of 5% in Message Co., Ltd. (2400) to become its fourth largest shareholder. The Taiyo Pearl Fund is known for its cooperative investment style working with senior management to enhance shareholder value. Brian K. Heywood, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner of Taiyo Pacific Partners, said, "Elderly care in Japan is a rapidly growing market and Message is well positioned with the most number of rooms ...  

The Taiyo Pearl Fund announced today that it has accumulated a position in excess of 5% in Nippon Ceramic Co., Ltd. (6929) ("Nicera") to become its third largest shareholder. The Taiyo Pearl Fund is known for its cooperative investment style working with senior management to enhance shareholder value. Brian K. Heywood, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner of Taiyo Pacific Partners, said, "Nicera is a global leader in infrared and ultrasonic sensors and we believe that the...  

Fund View: Taiyo Pacific eyes private equity push in Japan.

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Fund View: Taiyo Pacific Partners Anxious to Expand Investments in Japan

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The Taiyo Fund announced today that it has accumulated a position in excess of 5% in ULVAC Inc. (6728) to become its second largest shareholder. The Taiyo Fund is known for its cooperative investment style working with senior management to enhance shareholder value. Brian K. Heywood, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner of Taiyo Pacific Partners, said, "We are impressed by management's foresight to leverage its core expertise in LCD and SPE applications to the emergent solar cell, ...  

Corporate Reform During Crisis.

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Companies Support Taiyo's Friendly Approach

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The Taiyo Fund announced today that it has accumulated a position in excess of 5% in Disco Corp (6146) to become its fifth largest shareholder. The Taiyo Fund is known for its cooperative investment style working with senior management to enhance shareholder value. Brian K. Heywood, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner of Taiyo Pacific Partners, said, "We are impressed by Disco's strong market-oriented management team and visionary R&D capabilities. Disco's long term relationshi...  

The Taiyo Fund announced today that it has accumulated a position in excess of 5% in Nabtesco Corp (6268) to become its fourth largest shareholder. The Taiyo Fund is known for its cooperative investment style working with senior management to enhance shareholder value. Brian K. Heywood, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner of Taiyo Pacific Partners, said, "We are impressed by NabtescoaddSchoolForms strong management team and are excited for the company to enter the next stage of its...  

The Taiyo Fund announced today that it has accumulated a position in excess of 5% in Nissha Printing Co. Ltd. (7915) to become its third largest shareholder. The Taiyo Fund is known for its cooperative investment style- working with senior management to enhance shareholder value. Brian K. Heywood, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner of Taiyo Pacific Partners, said, "We are impressed by managementaddSchoolForms ability to leverage its core IMD (in-mold design) technology across many...  

The Taiyo Fund announced today it has increased its position in OSG Corporation (6136) and now holds 8% of the companyaddSchoolForms total outstanding shares. OSG is one of the worldaddSchoolForms largest manufacturers of cutting tools, forming dies, measuring tools, machine tools and parts. In particular, they are strong in manufacturing taps, which are the tools used for screw thread milling. The Taiyo Fund is known for its cooperative investment style working with senior management to enhance...  

Nikkei Data File

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Seeking Efficient Use of Capitol

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Tokyo, July 18, 2006 - The Taiyo Fund announced today that it has significantly increased its position in Roland DG Corp (6789) to over 9% and is the companyaddSchoolForms second largest shareholder. Roland DG Corporation, a consolidated subsidiary of Roland Corporation (7944), is a leading manufacturer of large color printers and 3D modeling equipment. The Taiyo Fund is known for its cooperative investment style working with senior management to enhance shareholder value. Brian K. Heywood, Chie...  

The Taiyo Fund announced today it now owns more than 9% of As One Corporation (7476), making it one of the companyaddSchoolForms largest shareholders. As One is JapanaddSchoolForms leading distributor of scientific equipment and consumables. The Taiyo Fund is known for its cooperative investment style working with senior management to enhance shareholder value. Brian K. Heywood, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner of Taiyo Pacific Partners, said, "Japan is a global leader in resear...  

Tokyo, April 17, 2006 - The Taiyo Fund announced today that it has accumulated a position in excess of 5% in Roland DG Corp (6789) to become its second largest shareholder. The Taiyo Fund is known for its cooperative investment style working with senior management to enhance shareholder value. Brian K. Heywood, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner of Taiyo Pacific Partners, said, "We are impressed by managementaddSchoolForms commitment to process innovation and the companyaddSchoolF...  

The Taiyo Fund announced today it now owns more than 5% of OSG Corporation (6136), becoming the companyaddSchoolForms largest shareholder. OSG is one of the worldaddSchoolForms largest manufacturers of cutting tools, forming dies, measuring tools, machine tools and parts. In particular, they are strong in manufacturing taps, which are the tools used for screw thread milling. The Taiyo Fund is known for its cooperative investment style working with senior management to enhance shareholder value. ...  

The Taiyo Fund announced today that it has accumulated a position in excess of 5% in Roland DG Corp (6789) to become its second largest shareholder. The Taiyo Fund is known for its cooperative investment style working with senior management to enhance shareholder value. Brian K. Heywood, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner of Taiyo Pacific Partners, said, "We are impressed by managementaddSchoolForms commitment to process innovation and the companyaddSchoolForms unique addSchoolFor...  

The Taiyo Fund announced today that it has accumulated a position in excess of 9% in Topcon Corp (7732), becoming its second largest shareholder, and a position of over 7% in Horiba LTD (6856), making the Fund the third largest shareholder. The Taiyo Fund is known for its cooperative investment style working with senior management to enhance shareholder value. Brian K. Heywood, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner of Taiyo Pacific Partners, said, "We spend a lot of time meeting with...  

The Taiyo Fund announced today that it has increased its holding in Nifco Inc. (7988) to more than 9%. The Taiyo Fund is known for its cooperative investment style working with senior management to enhance shareholder value. Brian K. Heywood, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner of Taiyo Pacific Partners, said, "We have been an investor in Nifco for over two years and we continue to see strong potential in the company. Management has been very focused on building their core business...  

Taiyo Fund, which is jointly managed by Taiyo Pacific Partners, LP and by WL Ross & Co. LLC, announced today that it has accumulated a position in excess of 5% in Tsubakimoto Chain Co. Ltd. (6371) and has become one of its largest shareholders. The Taiyo Fund is known for its cooperative investment style working with senior management to enhance shareholder value. Wilbur L. Ross Jr., Chairman of the Taiyo Fund investment committee said, "Tsubakimoto has a clear vision to become a world ...  

The Taiyo Fund, which is jointly managed by Taiyo Pacific Partners LP and WL Ross & Co. LLC, announced today that it has significantly increased its position in three companies. The Taiyo Fund now owns more than 9% of Nagaileben Co Ltd. (7447), over 8% of ST Chemical Co. Ltd (4951) and over 6% of Miraca Holdings Inc (4544). In each case, Taiyo has developed a friendly working-relationship with management and feels that together, Taiyo and Company Management will continue to enhance sharehold...  

Taiyo Fund, which is jointly managed by Taiyo Pacific Partners, LP and by WL Ross & Co. LLC, announced today that it has accumulated a position in excess of 5% in Nagaileben Co. Ltd. (7447). The Taiyo Fund is known for its cooperative investment style working with senior management to enhance shareholder value. Wilbur L. Ross Jr., Chairman of the Taiyo Fund investment committee said, "As the Fund has grown and our interaction with management has increased, we have found that there is a ...  

North Wind and the Sun

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Targeting Japan Investment of $1bn

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Taiyo Fund, which is jointly managed by WL Ross & Co. LLC and by Taiyo Pacific Partners, LP, announced today that it has accumulated positions in excess of 5% in three Tokyo Stock Exchange listed companies: ST Chemical Co. LTD (4951), Daiseki Co., Ltd. (9793), and Fujirebio Inc. (4544). The Fund is one of the largest shareholders in each company. The Taiyo Fund now has a 5% or greater stake in 6 companies including the three mentioned above as well as Amano Corporation (6436), Maezawa Kasei ...  

Taiyo Fund, which is jointly managed by WL Ross & Co. LLC and by Taiyo Pacific Partners, LP, announced today that it has accumulated positions in excess of 5% in three Tokyo Stock Exchange listed companies: Amano Corporation (6436), Maezawa Kasai Industries Co., Ltd. (7925), and Nifco Inc. (7988). The Fund is now one of the 5 largest shareholders in each company. Wilbur L. Ross Jr., Chairman of the Taiyo Fund investment committee said, "We are working constructively with the senior mana...