Corporate Japan's Shareholders Show More Clout This AGM Season
While shareholders in general still support company management, the notable break from their passive stance is seen as a boon for funds looking to invest in Japan. Activist investors have been inundating companies with an unprecedented number of proposals at meetings, calling for action such as the disposal of real estate, changes in strategy and bigger stock buybacks.
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