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Declining Number of Shares Has Just Begun, but Valuations Need to Rise for Market Cap to Grow
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I would like to discuss the May 9 Nikkei Newspaper's article “Japanese Stocks Enter Era of Declining Number of Shares,” recommending that “Share Buybacks = Higher Stock Prices” is short-lived."
What is covered in the Full Insight:
- Introduction to Declining Shares
- Share Buybacks and Capital Efficiency
- Comparison with US Market
- Impact on Corporate Value and Investor Relations
- Conclusion: Future Growth Strategy
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