Japanese stock investors seek takeover targets via new fund.

Fivestar Asset Management will launch a fund investing in Japanese companies likely to face takeover bids amid governance reforms.

So get this: a fund is about to drop on Friday, focusing on Japanese companies going for the takeover gold! Fivestar Asset Management is rolling out an equity investment trust that's all about those firms that might get snagged by their parents or other companies. Why? Because of these fresh corporate governance reforms shaking things up in Japan.

And check it out—the numbers are wild! We're talking 24 takeover bids already in 2025, and if this keeps rolling, we might hit over 100 bids for the first time in history! Last year alone, Japan saw 94 deals, the highest since the late 90s. You better believe this is a game-changer!

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