Good Outlook for 2007 M&A
According to FT Adviser, fund managers at Martin Currie arepositive about the outlook for Japan M&A this year. Mr. Millar, head of the Japan fund at the firm, says:

“M&A was a steady and supportive theme in 2006, and it has the potential to drive the Japanese market this year. There is an ongoing trend of companies selling low-return businesses, even where there are strong historic links. The frequency of deals is increasing.”