Mobilising cash: Japan’s corporate wake-up call

Decades of prudence have left Japan’s companies sitting on large cash reserves – but this safety net has become a magnet for unwanted attention. Hostile bids, shareholder activism, and regulatory pressure are forcing a rethink of balance-sheet conservatism. As new leadership and governance reforms reshape Japan’s economic landscape, effective capital deployment is no longer optional – it’s a strategy for survival and success. Read the full article to learn more about how Japanese companies are deploying excess cash to enhance value and fend of threats.