November 15, 2024
Japan megabanks log record profits and lift forecasts amid MBO boom #JapanFinance

Japan megabanks log record profits and lift forecasts amid MBO boom #JapanFinance

CashNews.co

TOKYO — Japan’s three megabanks on Thursday upgraded their profit forecasts for the year ending in March, following record results for the fiscal first half and amid optimism that the Japanese and U.S. economies will maintain momentum for the remainder of the second half.

One of the key driving forces for profit growth was an increase in activities such as mergers and acquisitions and management buyouts (MBOs).