The Japan Times | Japan oil distributor Idemitsu mulls buying rival Showa Shell Mainichi Daily News TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Idemitsu Kosan Co., Japan's second-largest oil distributor, is considering acquiring fifth-ranked Showa Shell Sekiyu K.K. through a tender offer, sources familiar with the move said Saturday, in a deal that could trigger a broader ... Oil firm Idemitsu mulls acquisition of rival Showa Shell Nikkei closes at two-week high on oil rebound |