Oasis Management Company Ltd. (“Oasis”) today announced the launch of a nationwide governance awareness campaign from June 22 to 28 aimed at raising awareness of the benefits of stronger corporate governance across Japan during the peak Annual General Meeting (AGM) season.
The campaign is built around a simple but powerful idea: “Good governance builds good companies.” By highlighting the link between governance and long-term performance, Oasis seeks to encourage greater awareness, dialogue, and engagement by all stakeholders in Japanese companies.
“Governance reform has already played a pivotal role in the increased performance of companies in Japan and the momentum should continue,” said Seth Fischer, Chief Investment Officer of Oasis. “The public awareness program aims to reach key stakeholders across Japan —including retail shareholders, board members, executives, the investment community, as well as the wider public. Good governance benefits everyone: employees through higher wages; customers, through safer and more affordable products; pension holders, whose retirement savings are invested in Japanese companies; and all citizens, who are affected by how Japan’s companies are run. The goal is to drive the longer-term improvements that can be achieved through effective governance.”
“Oasis has been investing in Japan since 2002 and remains deeply committed to supporting the long-term, sustainable growth of Japanese companies. We believe that well-governed companies are best positioned to deliver enduring value for all stakeholders,” Fischer said.
“Good governance goes beyond encouraging diverse perspectives and constructive dialogue—it requires clear accountability and disciplined oversight. These elements are essential to building stronger, more competitive companies. In turn, this drives sustainable returns for shareholders and contributes to broader economic growth, supporting a more prosperous and resilient society for all of Japan.”
To maximize impact, the campaign will be delivered through a coordinated mix of channels, including high-visibility out-of-home placements in major business districts and transportation hubs in Tokyo and Kyoto and nationwide digital advertising.
As part of the initiative, Oasis has also launched a website to provide additional information on corporate governance, details about the campaign, and a letter from Seth Fischer outlining the rationale behind the initiative. For more details, please see: www.goodgovernancebuildsgoodcompanies.com
Through this initiative, Oasis seeks to promote a broader “governance moment” in Japan—one that encourages open dialogue, strengthens accountability, and supports sustainable growth. Oasis believes that improving governance is not only beneficial for individual companies, but also essential for enhancing the long-term strength and global competitiveness of Japan’s economy.
Oasis Management Company Ltd. manages private investment funds focused on opportunities in a wide array of asset classes across countries and sectors. Oasis was founded in 2002 by Seth H. Fischer, who leads the firm as its Chief Investment Officer. More information about Oasis is available at https://oasiscm.com. Oasis has adopted the Japan FSA’s “Principles for Responsible Institutional Investors” (a.k.a. the Japan Stewardship Code) and, in line with those principles, Oasis monitors and engages with our investee companies.
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