Cross-border M&A Consulting Support

■ Who Can Benefit from Our Support?

• Acquiring a Company in Japan: Seeking to expand their business through an acquisition in Japan.
• Conducting Market Research in Japan: Need to understand the Japanese market and its dynamics.
• Performing Due Diligence on Japanese M&A Targets: Want thorough due diligence before engaging in an M&A deal with a Japanese company.

■ Our Expertise & Support Services

• Financial Advisory Services: Strategic guidance on financial matters throughout the M&A process.
• M&A Target Search: Identifying potential acquisition targets that align with your business goals.
• Market Research in Japan: In-depth research to help you understand market trends, competitors, and opportunities in Japan.
• Business Due Diligence: A comprehensive review of your M&A target’s operations, management, and market positioning.
• Financial, Tax, and Labor Due Diligence: A deep dive into financial, tax, and labor matters to ensure full transparency.
• On-Site Survey Coordination in Japan: Arranging and managing on-the-ground surveys to gather key insights.
• On-Site Investigation Support: Accompanying you during site visits to facilitate a thorough investigation and ensure effective communication with the target.

■ How We Work: Process & Timeline

1. Inquiry: Get in touch with us to discuss your needs and objectives.
2. Consultation: We’ll have a detailed discussion to better understand your goals and requirements.
3. Proposal: We provide a tailored proposal outlining how we can support your project.
4. Agreement: Upon approval of the proposal, we formalize our partnership through a financial advisory contract.
5. Support Begins: We start delivering the agreed-upon services.

      Timeline:

• Financial Advisory: Typically takes 3 to 6 months, depending on the scope and complexity of the transaction.
• Business Due Diligence: Conducted over 1 to 2 months to ensure a thorough evaluation of the target.

■ Case Studies & Success Stories

• M&A for Japanese Restaurant Chains: Assisted a Chinese client in acquiring several Japanese restaurant chains, facilitating their successful expansion into the Japanese market.
• Carve-Out of Chinese Subsidiary: Managed the carve-out of a Chinese subsidiary from a Japanese company, where the buyer was also based in China, ensuring a smooth transition and transaction.