Imabari clears regulatory reviews for JMU stake hike
Imabari Shipbuilding has cleared competition-law reviews for its planned purchase of JMU shares from JFE and IHI, setting a January 5, 2026 closing date
The deal lifts Imabari’s stake in JMU to 60% from 30%, deepening its consolidation as Japan pushes to rebuild shipbuilding capacity and compete with China and South Korea
