At The Forefront of Activist Defense – Lessons from Recent Hostile Takeover Defense Cases
| Date/Time | October 28, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Sponsor | Major Securities Firm (listed on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange) |
| Venue |
Major Securities Firm (listed on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange) / Webinar |
| Speakers | Takuya Tome |
| Practice Areas | Corporate, Mergers and Acquisitions |
The landscape surrounding listed companies has changed dramatically in recent years, primarily through the strengthening of corporate governance, changes in activism, and a stark increase in the number of takeover defense measures being implemented in emergencies. The speaker provided an overview on how listed companies should engage in dialogue with activists under these circumstances and environments, drawing on recent hostile takeover defense cases.
