By Sachiko Sakamaki ( June 24, 2026, 04:30 GMT | Insight) -- The Japanese competition watchdog reviewed a record 458 merger filings in the year ended March, according to annual merger statistics released on Wednesday, reflecting robust dealmaking activity by Japanese companies as they respond to industrial transformation and a shrinking domestic market. Despite the surge in filings, the regulator approved five transactions subject to remedies, the highest number since 2018.The Japanese competition watchdog reviewed a record 458 merger filings in the year ended March, according to annual merger statistics released on Wednesday, reflecting robust dealmaking activity by Japanese companies as they respond to industrial transformation and a shrinking domestic market. Despite the surge in filings, the regulator approved five transactions subject to remedies, the highest number in at least five years....
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