Japanese companies are facing a record surge in activist investor proposals this annual general meeting season, with 137 requests received, according to a Bloomberg News report Wednesday, citing data from Mitsubishi UFJ Trust & Banking Corp.
Mitsubishi UFJ Trust & Banking Corp. is a unit of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (TYO:8306).
These shareholders are increasingly scrutinizing management decisions, pushing for significant changes to board structures and advocating for privatizations, said the news wire.
The heightened activity comes as investors seek clear signs that Japanese stocks, which have lagged behind other major markets, can move beyond their current stagnation, added the report.
This pressure aims to compel management to implement tangible growth strategies rather than relying on short-term solutions like increased buybacks or dividends, the report said.
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