Emu-ando-Eh
n.— «Merger and acquisition activity in Japan hit an all time high of 2,775 deals last year, compared with just 260 in 1985. Now, from board rooms to living rooms, “Emu-ando-Eh,” as M&A is known, has entered common parlance and is upending business as usual.» —“Takeovers Rise As M&A Fever Hits Japan” by Hans Greimel in Tokyo Houston Chronicle Apr. 24, 2007. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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