Japan arcade operator Round One weighs IPOs for US units
KEITA SHIMODA
OSAKA -- Japanese arcade operator Round One is considering initial public offerings for two U.S. subsidiaries as it seeks to accelerate American business expansion and raise global brand recognition, the company said Friday.
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