Yoichi Yamasaki, Managing Director in Houlihan Lokey’s Corporate Finance business in Japan, told Nikkei Asia that a fundamental shift in executive mindset is driving a new era of M&A. He noted that leadership now holds a far clearer vision for M&A strategy. Initially sparked by pandemic-driven restructuring, this trend has accelerated over the past five years as asset divestitures have become more common. Supported by shareholder pressure, TSE mandates, and METI guidelines, this evolution has transformed portfolio optimization into a new standard executive practice.
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