TOKYO -- Japanese systems developer Fuji Soft has rejected U.S. investor Bain Capital's new, higher takeover offer, in the latest twist in a closely watched bidding war between two private equity groups.
U.S. firm has countered KKR bid backed by Japanese company's board

Bain's revised offer is higher than the offer from KKR, whose bid has the approval of Fuji Soft's board. (Photo by Shihoko Nakaoka)
TOKYO -- Japanese systems developer Fuji Soft has rejected U.S. investor Bain Capital's new, higher takeover offer, in the latest twist in a closely watched bidding war between two private equity groups.