US investors cite 3 ways Japanese equities can unlock more value
Equities
Capital efficiency, stock incentives and English disclosures are key, experts say
Pedestrians walk past a stock quotation board in Tokyo showing the Nikkei Stock Average’s figure on May 7. © Reuters
NEW YORK — As the Nikkei Stock Average hits record territory, U.S. investors are urging Japanese companies to push their shares further by improving on capital efficiency, equity-based compensation and English-language disclosures.