TOKYO -- Publicly traded nonfinancial companies in Japan are stepping up their disposal of cross-held shares, applying the proceeds toward new research and debt repayment.
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Japanese companies are working on improving corporate governance by unwinding cross-shareholdings. © Reuters
TOKYO -- Publicly traded nonfinancial companies in Japan are stepping up their disposal of cross-held shares, applying the proceeds toward new research and debt repayment.