Publisher's Synopsis
Written by a prominent M and A lawyer in Japan, this book is aimed at all non-Japanese business executives, corporations and investors considering moving into Japan. This book aims to provide detailed practical guidance on the procedural aspects of mergers and acquisitions in Japan, together with strategic and tactical advice to complete "M and A" deals.;It addresses many questions of concern to companies and their legal and financial advisors, including how to evaluate a Japanese company, how to evaluate stocks, equity interests, governmental business franchises and permits, the implications of labour and industrial relations and a description of "hidden assets" of which a company should be aware.