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Japan M&A deals hit record as companies consolidate at home

Construction, insurance acquisitions among biggest moves in April-September

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Deals between Japanese companies led M&A growth in April-September. (Photo by Akitoshi Sugiura)

HIDEAKI HIGASHIURA
October 30, 2025 05:40 JST

TOKYO -- The number of mergers and acquisitions involving Japanese companies reached a record high of 2,515 in the April-September period, as domestic industries adapted to Japan's declining population.

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