Activist investors set their sights on Asia

Number of targeted companies up 20% with Japan at the forefront

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Japan was the main target of activist investors last year as Asia surpassed Europe in terms of number of activist campaigns. (Photo by Tsuneyuki Kenmochi)

JADA NAGUMO, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- The number of activist campaigns in Asia surged nearly 20% last year, putting the region second only to the U.S. in terms of activist investor activity.

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