Taking control of a Japanese publicly listed company

Why target publicly listed companies?

In this article, I would like to provide an overview of methods for acquiring control of a Japanese listed company and offer some practical advice for a successful outcome for such an acquisition. The advantages of acquiring Japanese companies in a general sense are discussed separately by business experts but are often mentioned in the context of technologies and brands. From a legal perspective, there are a number of factors that make Japanese listed companies attractive targets, including: (a) the general availability of information relating to the target due to strict disclosure requirements, (b) the close scrutiny to which the target will have been subject when going public, and (c) sound governance systems that have been consistently strengthened by regulations.

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