Group 1 - KKR&Co.'s acquisition plan for Yomeishu Seizo Co. has been shelved due to the largest shareholder Yuzawa KK's unwillingness to sell its shares [1] - Yomeishu Seizo Co. will continue discussions with Yuzawa KK regarding privatization, including potential acquisition proposals that must exceed KKR's valuation of 4,021 JPY per share [1] - Yuzawa KK holds a 27.99% stake in Yomeishu Seizo Co. and any acquisition offer must receive its approval to succeed [1] Group 2 - Yomeishu Seizo Co.'s stock price rose by 14% to 5,480 JPY per share on the last trading day of the year, following news of negotiations with KKR [1] - The company's stock has increased by 118% this year, with a market capitalization of approximately 90 billion JPY (about 575 million USD) [1] - A series of corporate governance reforms in Japan is leading to an increase in the number of privatized companies, with management buyouts expected to reach a historical high by 2025 [2]