Corporate Japan shareholders show more clout


An electronic stock board showing the Topix Index displayed inside the Kabuto One building in Tokyo, Japan, on April 3, 2025. - Bloomberg

TOKYO: A record number of Japanese companies saw shareholder proposals pass at their annual meetings this year in a sign that investors are exerting more influence in the market.

While shareholders in general still support company management, the notable break from their passive stance is seen as a boon for funds looking to invest in Japan.

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