MIDC GROUP
Japanese
We, MIDC Group, provide high quality services to our clients
through our global networks.
We create high value in our business domain
by means of adequate interaction.

"M&A Review":
Magazine for M&A specialists; introduce major M&A cases and corporate governance subjects.
Seminars:
We hold a number of seminars relating to M&A and corporate governance.
"Japan Corporate Watcher":
Database of strategic movement and investment of Japanese corporations in Japanese language.
"PHP-JCW"; internet service of the JCW
E-post; "Issuer-Investor communication"; we provide a virtual "Round-table" for communication between overseas' institutional investors and the Japanese corporations by our new service .
Consultancy and research on Corporate Governance, overseas' marketing, new business development, pension fund management.

 

2010.1.25 The latest issue of "M&A Review" is now available
(January 2010 Vol.24 No.1)

Japanese language only
2009.12.21 NIKKEI NET BIZ+Plus, M&A Column & Interview
Our CEO, Sakai Raita's column (14th)

Japanese language only
2009.11.16 The latest issue of "M&A Review" is now available
(November 2009 Vol.23 No.6)

Japanese language only
2009.9.15 The latest issue of "M&A Review" is now available
(September 2009 Vol.23 No.5)

Japanese language only
2009.7.15 The latest issue of "M&A Review" is now available
(July 2009 Vol.23 No.4)

Japanese language only
2009.5.21 NIKKEI NET BIZ+Plus, M&A Column & Interview
Our CEO, Sakai Raita's column (13th)

Japanese language only
2009.5.15 The latest issue of "M&A Review" is now available
(May 2009 Vol.23 No.3)

Japanese language only
2009.4.28 NIKKEI NET BIZ+Plus, M&A Column & Interview
Our CEO, Sakai Raita's column (12th)

Japanese language only
2009.3.27 NIKKEI NET BIZ+Plus, M&A Column & Interview
Our CEO, Sakai Raita's column (11th)

Japanese language only
2009.3.18 The latest issue of "M&A Review" is now available
(March 2009 Vol.23 No.2)

Japanese language only
2009.2.20 "M&A Review" yr2009. Questionnaire to M&A Professionals in Japan; message from 31 M&A advisory firms
Japanese language only
2009.1.21 The latest issue of "M&A Review" is now available
(January 2009 Vol.23 No.1)

Japanese language only
2009.1.19 Corporate Governance Library:
the keynote speech
the International Corporate Governance Network
July 9, 2004, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
"Corporate governance: what works well at Nestle"
P. Brabeck-Letmathe
Vice-chairman and CEO Nestle SA, Switzerland
2009.1.5 NIKKEI NET BIZ+Plus, M&A Column & Interview
Our CEO, Sakai Raita's column (10th)

Japanese language only
2008.12.2 NIKKEI NET BIZ+Plus, M&A Column & Interview
Our CEO, Sakai Raita's column (9th)

Japanese language only
2008.11.17 The latest issue of "M&A Review" is now available
(November 2008 Vol.22 No.6)

Japanese language only
2008.9.17 The latest issue of "M&A Review" is now available
(September 2008 Vol.22 No.5)

Japanese language only
2008.8.4 Corporate Governance Library:
we have published and translated "White Paper on Corporate Governance in Japan" working with Asian Corporate Governance Association (ACGA, based in Hong Kong) and Hermes Pension Management.
"White Paper" can be downloaded here (ACGA website).
2008.7.15 The latest issue of "M&A Review" is now available
(July 2008 Vol.22 No.4)

Japanese language only
2008.6.10 NIKKEI NET BIZ+Plus, M&A Column & Interview
Our CEO, Sakai Raita's column (8th)

Japanese language only
2008.5.23 Asian Corporate Governance Association has joined in our friend ship links
2008.5.21 The latest issue of "M&A Review" is now available
(May 2008 Vol.22 No.3)

Japanese language only
2008.4.14 NIKKEI NET BIZ+Plus, M&A Column & Interview
Our CEO, Sakai Raita's column (7th)

Japanese language only
2008.3.14 The latest issue of "M&A Review" is now available
(March 2008 Vol.22 No.2)

Japanese language only
2008.3.14 "M&A Review" yr 2008. Questionnaire to M&A Professionals in Japan; message from 33 M&A advisory firms.
Japanese language only
2008.2.22 Forum announcement: OECD and MIDC co-hosted forum
"Corporate governance of Japanese Companies from a view point of foreign institutional investors"
Date: March 5 (Wed) 2008
Venue: Japan National Press Club's Conference room; Nippon Press Center Bldg. 9F
The U.K's largest retirement Fund, Hermes, Senior Advisor, Michael Connors PhD, who is in charge of Japanese Equity, gives a presentation.
He also participated in making " OECD, Principles of Corporate Governance".
ENDED (with full seat of about 100 audiences attended very active discussion)

* The first Japanese translated " OECD, Principles of Corporate Governance" was published in July 2001; translation principal is President of MIDC Group, Mr. Raita Sakai, with official Board approval of OECD. Revised version was published in July 2001 and this Principle contributed to progress toward better corporate governance globally and is the benchmark.
2008.1.21 The latest issue of "M&A Review" is now available
(January 2008 Vol.22 No.1 200th)

Japanese language only

It is our great honor to announce publishing our 200th issue, since 1987, to our readers to whom we would like to express our gratitude.
2007.12.11 NIKKEI NET BIZ+Plus, M&A Column & Interview
Our CEO, Sakai Raita's column (6th)
"Here comes the New means of investment by foreign institutional investors - Relationship Investment -

Japanese language only
2007.11.15 The round-table conference with HERMES Pensions Asset Management, Sinior Adviser, Michael Connors PhD; Time to reconsider IR of Japanese companies. (Ended)
2007.11.06 The round-table conference with CalSTRS, Investment Officer, Global Equities-Corporate Governance. Mr. Brian Rice.
(Ended)
A report of the conference is planed to be available in M&R Review November issue
2007.8.17 NIKKEI NET BIZ+Plus, M&A Column & Interview
Our CEO, Sakai Raita's column (5th)
Japanese language only
2007.8.10 NIKKEI NET BIZ+Plus, M&A Column & Interview
Our CEO, Sakai Raita's column (4th)
Japanese language only
2007.7.31 NIKKEI NET BIZ+Plus, M&A Column & Interview
Our CEO, Sakai Raita's column (3rd)
Japanese language only
2007.7.23 Dr. Michael Connors' essay regarding "Promoting a dialogue between companies and shareholders" is now up in our Corporate Governance Library.
2007.6.26 NIKKEI NET BIZ+Plus, M&A Column & Interview
Our CEO, Sakai Raita's column (2nd)
Japanese language only
2007.6.14 Nihon Keizai Shimbun+MIDC Group joint Conference:
Shareholder Engagement - Tokyo Conference.
- Promoting a dialog between companies and shareholders -
- Speaker: Michael Connors PhD.
(Hermes Focus Asset management Limited)
Ended with huge success.
2007.5.22 NIKKEI NET BIZ+Plus, M&A Column & Interview
Our CEO, Sakai Raita's column started.
Japanese language only
2007.5.18 Hermes Pensions Management Limited has joined in our friend ship links
2006.8.9 Symposium 2006 July 25: Corporate Governance under Global Economy - Roles and Responsibilities of Corporate Directors
Manuscript of:
 - Dr. Roger W. Raber, President & CEO,
    National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD)
 - Mr. Grant Kirkpatrick, Senior Economist,
   Corporate Affairs Division,
   Directorate for Financial and Enterprise Affairs, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
is up in the Corporate Governance Library
Ended
2006.6.28 Symposium: Corporate Governance under Global Economy
Roles and Responsibilities of Corporate Directors

Ended
2006.4.17 We have uploaded the complete version and summary version of "Guidelines Regarding Takeover Defense for the Purpose of Protection and Enhancement of Corporate Value and Shareholders' Common Interests", issued jointly by Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and Ministry of Justice of Japan in our corporate governance library.
If we could receive your comments we are more than glad to convey and deliver your comment to an appropriate governmental organization.
Statistics of M&A deals in Japan is now available for viewing.
( For the latest one, please contact us )
Japanese language only:
Corporate strategic movement of DAIEI, Inc. and Kanebo since 1989. Source: Japan Corporate Watcher
Headlines: Daiei ; Kanebo
Detail Report: Daiei ; Kanebo
Corporate Governance Library: A list of indices related to corporate governance from M&A Review is now available
Past Seminars: MIDC Group +Keio MCC joint Seminar; "The Practice of M&A"
( Course available only in Japanese language)
Hot Issue: TOB, Defence; Poison Pill, White Knight, Proxy Fight, etc. ( available in Japanese language page )
A list of indices of the past issues of M&A Review since 1992 (No English language indices for 1987 to 1991 available)
Corporate Governance Library: - MAKING THE NEW OECD PRINCIPLES WORK -
SPEECH TO ICGN ANNUAL CONFERENCE
VERONIQUE INGRAM - CHAIR, OECD STEERING GROUP
on CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
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