Exclusive-Takeover target of Nintendo founder family office asks for Japan government probe

FILE PHOTO: A man stands in front of Nintendo's logo at the presentation ceremony of its new game console Switch in Tokyo, Japan January 13, 2017. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon/File Photo

TOKYO (Reuters) - The Japanese construction company targeted for takeover by the family office linked to Nintendo Co's founder is pushing back against the fund and has asked the government to investigate alleged breaches of foreign ownership rules.

Toyo Construction Co, the marine construction company now 27% owned by Yamauchi-No.10 Family Office (YFO), made the request to the government this month, according to a letter seen by Reuters.