Please join us for an event in Tokyo where we will share strategies and experiences in outbound investment for Japanese companies. We will also explore the critical issues and impact of shareholder activism in Japan.
Agenda
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
4:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
- 4:00 p.m. – Registration
- 4:30 p.m. – Panel discussion
- 5:45 p.m. – Fireside chat
- 6:30 p.m. – Cocktail reception and networking
Program Overview
Registration | 4 p.m.
Panel Discussion – Seizing Opportunities: Strategies and Experiences in Outbound Investment for Japanese Companies | 4:30 p.m.
Japanese companies are increasingly exploring opportunities for growth and diversification through outbound M&A and investment transactions. This panel will bring together industry professionals to discuss the critical factors Japanese companies should consider when pursuing these transactions, including:
- The importance of having in place an internal corporate infrastructure that effectively mitigates risks while maximizing business opportunities, before and after closing an outbound M&A transaction
- Practical guidance to keep pace with regulatory, compliance, corporate governance, and sanctions considerations
- Key learnings from recent outbound investment activities from Japanese companies
Moderator
Yoshiki Shimada, Partner, Sidley
Panelists
Anya Bailey, Managing Director, FTI Consulting
Charlie Wilson, Partner, Sidley
Daniel Lin, Partner, Sidley
Sally Peng, Senior Managing Director, FTI Consulting
Yuet Ming Tham, Partner, Sidley
Break | 5:30 p.m.
Fireside Chat – Defending Against Shareholder Activism: Global Perspectives and Local Strategies | 5:45 p.m.
Join us for a compelling fireside chat featuring Derek Zaba, Co-Chair of Sidley’s Shareholder Activism & Corporate Defense practice, and Leo Lewis, Financial Times' Tokyo bureau chief. This session will focus on the critical issues of shareholder activism and its impact on Japanese companies. The discussion will provide an in-depth look at shareholder activism, drawing on the speaker’s extensive experience. Attendees will learn about effective defense strategies, proactive engagement techniques, and best practices to mitigate risks of potential shareholder activism. Gain actionable insights and equip your organization to confidently address the challenges posed by shareholder activism in Japan.
Moderator
Leo Lewis, Tokyo Bureau Chief, Financial Times
Panelist
Derek Zaba, Partner, Sidley
Cocktail reception and networking | 6:30 p.m.
For questions, please contact asiaevents@sidley.com.
