TOKYO -- On March 9, analysts from securities companies and investment firms eagerly awaited the appearance of Yoshinari Kitajima, president of Japan's largest printer, Dai Nippon Printing, to brief them on its medium-term business plan.

The Tokyo Stock Exchange's demand for "concrete action" plans pressures Japanese companies trading below book value. (Source photo by Kyodo)
Low valuations coupled with rising payouts attract global investors