By William Alden August 24, 2012 12:12 pm August 24, 2012 12:12 pm The European private equity firm Permira has struck a deal to acquire a Japanese sushi restaurant chain, with plans to help it expand overseas. The agreement values Akindo Sushiro, an Osaka-based operator of sushi bars in Japan, at roughly $1 billion including debt, Permira said in a statement. The private equity firm is buying a s
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