TOKYO -- More listed Japanese companies are scaling back takeover defenses in response to mounting criticism from investors, who view the measures as protecting management.
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Japan Inc ditches takeover defenses amid shareholder criticism
Number of companies with safeguards against hostile bids down 40% from 2008
Many investors in Japanese companies see takeover defenses as a means to protect management. © Reuters
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