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EconomicJapan·Unpinned13 Oct 2026

Japan M&A deals reach record high due to foreign buyers

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Mergers and acquisitions involving Japanese companies reached a record high between January and September of this year. This surge in dealmaking was driven by an influx of foreign investors and an increase in business succession transactions. Overseas investment firms were specifically responsible for a 20% increase in inbound transactions during this…

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