
In this client update, GMO’s Usonian Japan Equity team assesses the implications of a potential take-private transaction of Toyota Industries Corporation (TIC) and calls for improved governance standards in Japan's capital markets.
Key insights:
TIC’s persistent undervaluation (trading at 0.66x price-to-book) is linked to inefficient governance and Toyota Group cross-shareholdings.
Recent reports of a potential buyout by Toyota Motor Co. sparked a market rally, confirming governance concerns as a key valuation drag.
Read the full letter to explore why this moment could set a vital precedent for Japanese corporate governance reform.