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The fine art of getting Japan’s proud old men to sell up
One M&A firm seems to have the knack for making stepping back sound like a wonderful thing. Writing in the Financial Times in February 2020, Leo Lewis profiles Nihon M&A, a firm that seems to have mastered the fine art of getting Japan's proud old men to sell up their companies happily, offering us a fascinating insight into an area of Japan's culture.
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