M&A record in Japan in 2004

Number of M&A reached a record new high of 2,091 in 2004 according to Thomson Financial, 301 more than in 2003. By value, including planned deals such as UFJ buyout by BOTM, M&A increased 42% to 108 B$. Am0ng biggest deals: BOTM purchase of UFJ with a 30% premium, merger between Fujisawa Pharmaceutical and Yamanouchi Pharmaceutical, IRCJ acquisition of Kanebo cosmetics business.
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