Japan Hybrid Bond Revival Driven by Acquisitions, Yield-Chasers

Japan’s hybrid bond issuance is rebounding, driven by yield-hungry investors and by borrowers looking to fund acquisitions and repayments needs while avoiding equity dilution.

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