Elliott Ventures into New Territory with Investment in Japan's Nuclear Sector
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Sep 11 2025
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Source: Reuters
Elliott Management's Stake in Kansai Electric: Elliott Management has acquired a 5% stake in Kansai Electric Power, urging the company to enhance investor returns and divest non-core assets valued at over 2 trillion yen, which could significantly impact its market capitalization.
Proposals for Improvement: The activist investor is advocating for increased charges to large customers, a dividend hike from 60 to 100 yen per share, and annual sales of non-core assets worth 150 billion yen to fund share buybacks and core energy investments, aiming to make the company's shares more appealing to investors.
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About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
