We are pleased to participate in the Mergermarket M&A Forum Japan 2026, hosted by Mergermarket on June 23, 2026, in Tokyo. The forum will bring together leading corporate investors, M&A advisors, and private equity fund managers to explore the latest opportunities, trends, and challenges shaping Japan’s evolving M&A landscape.
Through a series of panel discussions, data presentations, and case studies, delegates will gain insights into the key drivers influencing deal activity across the region.
We are excited to highlight Dominic Henderson’s session “Shareholder activism: The tightrope between foreign capital and domestic stakeholders” taking place at 13:30 JPY. The session will explore how Japan’s public M&A market is experiencing unprecedented momentum, driven by corporate governance reforms and increased shareholder activism. Once considered a niche strategy, activism is now playing a central role in driving transactions and reshaping corporate strategy. At the same time, concerns around foreign activist influence and capital flows are prompting increased scrutiny from corporations and policymakers alike.
The session will explore:
- How are Japanese corporations reacting as activist strategies evolve from aggressive to collaborative?
- How are Japanese boards utilizing strategic defenses (carve-outs and take-privates) to preempt shareholder pressure?
- How can private equity capitalize on the rising wave of activist-driven strategic defenses?
- How might the regulatory environment change in response to increased activist activity?
Date: June 23, 2026
Venue: Conrad, Tokyo
Register for the event here.
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