- 2021/04/01
- Takeda Completes Sale of Japan Consumer Healthcare Business Unit to Blackstone
"Encouraging consolidation plan realising in Japan. Hopefully, Japanese private equity will be part of these activities." - 2021/03/29
- Japan’s Nomura flags $2 billion loss at U.S. unit, cancels bond issue
"This is part of Nomura or Credit Suisse core business risk. Would they introduce a new risk management policy?" - 2021/03/19
- Activist Overseas Investors Win Landmark Vote in Japan
"Could be a promising step to listen to shareholders requests. " - 2021/03/14
- Toshiba showdown could be a turning point for Japan Inc’s fortunes
"This is quite an interesting situation. Let's see how the managements will react to this situation. Hope they gain trust from investors." - 2021/03/13
- Jet-Leasing Mega-Deal Could Herald Consolidation Wave in Sector
"Shall see how aircraft leasing market might change players and how Japanese firms may be involved in this environment." - 2021/03/01
- Sony: JAPAN Studio to be “re-centered” to Team ASOBI to focus on a “single vision” and to build future Astro games
"ASOBI stands for playstation or playroom." - 2021/02/28
- Breakingviews - Unizo mess could make Japan M&A less hospitable
"Lone Star might not had breached any rules or law, but it questions about the managers fiduciary duty. Shocking. They may be kicked out from Japan." - 2021/02/24
- Canon Inc. -- Moody's downgrades Canon Inc. to Baa1; outlook changed to stable from negative
- 2021/02/22
- Mizuho, LINE Increase Investments In Bid To Launch ‘Smartphone Bank’
- 2021/02/21
- Japan PM Suga's cellphone cut call adds to BOJ's headaches
"Cutting telephone charges may be possible for carriers if they consolidate cell towers and transform to investible infrastructure assets. If retail invests in such assets, market may be activated."
