Japan’s M&A push faces internal obstacles: podcast

Seven & I Holdings Co

31/07/2025 05:16

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By Aimee  Donnellan

DUBLIN, July 31 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Follow on Apple or Spotify. Listen on the Reuters app. Read the episode transcript.

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Tokyo wants companies to embrace dealmaking to boost the low-growth economy. In this Viewsroom podcast, Breakingviews columnists explain why the $33 bln buyout of Toyota Industries and failed $46 bln bid for Seven & i offer a poor verdict on the official value push.

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