An agreement struck Friday between UFJ Holdings Inc. and Mitsubishi Tokyo Financial Group Inc. has dealt another serious blow to Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc.'s chances of taking over UFJ.
The deal contains special clauses that effectively block hostile takeover attempts, according to experts.
An SMFG spokesman declined to say Tuesday whether the firm plans to offer a takeover bid for UFJ.
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