Shareholder activism -- Japan can learn from Germany
by Dr. Jochen Legewie (Nikkei Asian Review)
A decade ago, Steel Partners, TCI and other activist fund managers were shown the door by Japan Inc. But now they are back in force.
Japan toys with shareholder capitalism just as the West balks
(Economist)
Activist investors are taking a ninja-like approach to stodgy companies
Shareholder activism in Japan: the new global hotbed
by Dr. Jochen Legewie (Kekstcnc)
In 2018, Asia eclipsed Europe (excl. the UK) for the first time in the number of activist campaigns. The clear hotbed is Japan where these campaigns increased by 40% to 47, more than in any other country outside the U.S.
by Leo Lewis and Kana Inagaki (FT.Com)
With activist skirmishes breaking out almost weekly across corporate Japan, it did not take long before Sony sensed the return of an old adversary.
by Junko Fujita (Reuters)
Veteran activist shareholder Yoshiaki Murakami has failed to acquire a majority stake in printing firm Kosaido Co, his funds said on Thursday, blaming the setback on the entrenched practices of corporate Japan.
by Leo Lewis (FT.Com)
Companies are repurchasing shares at record levels — and there is a common thread
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