Japan M&A Deals Reach Record High
Japanese companies have been increasingly consolidating at home, resulting in a record number of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) deals in the April-September period.
The development is largely driven by the need for domestic industries to adapt to Japan's declining population, with notable deals in construction and insurance sectors.
- Construction acquisitions were among the biggest moves in the period.
- Insurance acquisitions also featured prominently.
Deals between Japanese companies led M&A growth in April-September.
A total of 2,515 M&A deals involving Japanese companies were recorded, marking a new high.
Author's summary: Japan's M&A deals reached a record high.