The company cites resurgent interest in M&A and optimistic markets for placing it in the “best position ever” in the firm's 62-year history. https://t.co/SVjoNPynOA
企業の買越額、過去最高＝２４年、自社株買い活発―東証・名証 https://t.co/I6lJw4ysa6
去年の国内株式売買額 過去最多2600兆円余 前年より30％増加 https://t.co/KmXQAMmtqn #nhk_news
Japan's mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity reached over ¥36.4 trillion ($230 billion) in 2024, marking the busiest year since data collection began in 1985. This surge was driven by changing corporate attitudes towards shareholder value and capital efficiency, with private equity funds playing a significant role in acquiring businesses. Additionally, Japanese corporations became the largest buyers of domestic stocks, executing aggressive share repurchases that contributed to a record trading volume of over ¥2,600 trillion, a 30% increase from the previous year. Dealmakers are anticipating a busier 2025 as these trends continue to evolve.
