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Comment: Amid rising takeover bids in Japan, dealmakers should consider timelines for antitrust reviews

By Sachiko Sakamaki ( May 10, 2024, 06:11 GMT | Comment) -- Corporate takeover bids are on the rise in Japan, driven partly by the industry ministry’s new policy to encourage companies to seriously consider such offers, which are seen as raising corporate valuations, even when they are unsolicited. In a country with a shrinking population, amid industrial transformations, merger activity is expected to rise, sometimes involving hostile takeover bids. Given the time constraints for such takeover offers, dealmakers are advised to start preparing early for antitrust reviews. Corporate takeover bids are on the rise in Japan, driven partly by the industry ministry’s new policy to encourage companies to seriously consider such offers, which are seen as raising corporate valuations, even when they are unsolicited....

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