According to informed sources, US private equity fund KKR is considering selling the Japanese supermarket chain Seiyu, with a transaction value potentially reaching hundreds of billions of yen (approximately billions of dollars). It is reported that several retailers, including AEON STORES, the operator of Don Quijote in Japan, The Pacific International Holdings, and Trial Holdings, as well as one or more investment funds, have submitted bids. KKR and Walmart respectively Hold 85% and 15% of Seiyu's shares. According to reports, Walmart's shares may also be sold, with the final buyer expected to be determined around February.