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Mitsubishi And AEON Join Forces To Tackle Tough Times

December 2008 | Company Finance Alert

Leading Japanese trading house Mitsubishi is to acquire a 5.05% stake in compatriot retailer AEON in a deal worth JPY36.8bn. The acquisition represents the start of a 'comprehensive business alliance' between the two companies, aimed at streamlining distribution and maximising global procurement opportunities.

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