Hidden potential in Japan's cash-rich firms

Japan's cash-rich firms have strong balance sheets and the potential for generous dividend payments and share buybacks. What's more, recent corporate governance reforms in Japan have prompted these firms to increase shareholder value by putting their excess cash and idle assets to better use. These reforms, along with other factors, have increased the attractiveness of Japan's cash-rich companies, making it an opportune time to focus on these undervalued and often under-researched entities. Read more about the opportunities in Japan's cash-rich firms in this article from Nikko Asset Management...