Japan’s serial M&A hunters draw investors on Tokyo bourse

Japan's serial M&A hunters draw investors on Tokyo bourse Japan's serial M&A hunters draw investors on Tokyo bourse

TOKYO — Stocks in companies aggressively pursuing merger and acquisitions are rising on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, as investors see the deals rapidly lifting their earnings.

Game arcade operator Genda gained 4% on Monday, continuing its recovery from a dip in mid-March. The stock has risen 11% from the beginning of the year to roughly triple its listing price from July 2023.