Japan Inc. faces record investor proposals as activism takes hold

Corporate governance and investor rewards are the main concerns

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Investors have submitted proposals to a growing number of Japanese companies as the season for shareholders meetings kicks off this month.

Nikkei staff writers

TOKYO -- Investors are demanding more action on corporate governance and stock buybacks from Japanese businesses, with a record 54 companies receiving shareholder proposals ahead of annual meetings this year.

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