Wolf Pack Activism vs. Poison Pill in Japan

Wolf Pack Activism vs. Poison Pill in Japan

A. Introduction: The Shocking Decision in the Mitsuboshi Case
B. Background: Dysfunction of Existing Regulations and Activist-Friendly Conditions
C. Was Anything Wrong with Mitsuboshi's Plan Itself ? ー Probably Not
D. What was Wrong with Mitsuboshi's Handling of the Plan?
E. What Should Come Next? ー Better Handling of a Poison Pill, Stricter Enforcement and Beyond

Authors： Yuichi Urata
OH-EBASHI English Newsletter_2022 Winter Issue


Publisher：Oh-Ebashi LPC & Partners
Date of publication： December 22, 2022

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