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We will be closed from May 1st to May 9th due to the consecutive national holidays as the Golden Week Holidays.
Business will resume on Monday, May 10, 2021.
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You can download English redlined versions of: 1) the draft Japan CGC and 2) Guidelines for Engagement . The draft is open for public comment until May 7, so, feel free to tell the FSA and TSE your opinions! Please click here to read details.
“Investors say a deal of this size would lure other potential suitors. Two sources familiar with the matter said Toshiba has been approached by other suitors in the past. When a change-of-control is likely to occur in the United States, the target is required to seek and achieve the highest price reasonably available from any and all parties, said Nicholas Benes, a corporate governance expert and representative director of the Board Director Training Institute of Japan.
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On April 7th, still in the midst of the pandemic, BDTI held its English Director Boot Camp via teleconference. The day-long intensive course was attended by 10 highly-experienced and highly interactive 4/7participants. The participants heard lectures about corporate governance by Nicholas Benes along with a guest lecture by Andrew Silberman of AMT, and exchanged experiences and opinions. Even during a pandemic, training continued smoothly, with all participants chiming in with insightful comments and questions.