HC Picks Category: 01 Business

2021/04/02
Japan gathering information on Nomura, MUFG losses linked to U.S. client
"It will be a funny situation if BoJ and FSA announce risk measurement improvement plan before Nomura or Mitsubishi do."
2021/04/01
Hitachi to acquire U.S. software firm GlobalLogic for $9.6 billion
"We need both acquires and sellers to activate private equity businesses."
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