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[October 2025] Asia-Pacific Cross-Border M&A by Japanese Companies | Trends & Analysis
1. Summary: Overview of M&A Activity In October 2025, Japanese companies recorded 26 cross-border M&A and capital alliance transactions across APAC. By type: Acquisitions (6), Investments (12), Divestitures (2), Joint Ventures (2), Restructuring (1), Other (3). By region: Singapore (6), Taiwan (4), Malaysia (3), India (3), China (2), South Korea (2), Indonesia (2), Thailand (1),…
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[September 2025] Asia-Pacific Cross-Border M&A by Japanese Companies | Trends & Analysis
1. Summary: Overview of M&A Activity In September 2025, Japanese companies recorded 50 cross-border M&A and capital alliance transactions across APAC—a sharp increase from 12 deals in August. By type: Acquisitions (14), Minority investments (24), Divestitures (8), Partial transfers (1), Fundraising (1), Corporate restructuring (2). By region: Singapore (16), China (7), Thailand (6), Vietnam (6),…
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Understanding SME M&A in Japan: Key Insights for Overseas Buyers and Sellers
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Introduction Japan’s small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) sector is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by demographic shifts, succession challenges, and increasing globalization. For overseas companies—whether seeking to acquire Japanese businesses or divest operations to Japanese buyers—understanding the unique characteristics of Japan’s M&A landscape is essential. As an advisory firm with deep expertise in Japan’s SME…
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Exiting Japan: Leveraging M&A, Divestiture Options, and Practical Considerations for a Successful Sell‑Side Process
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Lead Exiting Japan is not a simple shutdown. It requires a multi‑disciplinary design across employment, contracts, tax, regulatory, IT/data, and communications—combined with a process calibrated to Japan’s consensus‑driven decision‑making. In practice, foreign companies often pursue a structured divestiture, using M&A transactions as the primary mechanism for an orderly exit. Compared with liquidation, leveraging share deals,…
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Asia-Pacific Cross-Border M&A by Japanese Companies – August 2025 | Trends & Analysis
In August 2025, we observed 12 cross-border M&A and strategic capital transactions by Japanese companies across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. Breakdown by transaction type: By country/region, Thailand and Vietnam each recorded 4 transactions, followed by China (2), Hong Kong (1), and Philippines (1). Five concurrent themes defined the month: The common thread: “Reallocation toward winning plays”—with supply stability, profitability, and capital efficiency as the governing metrics. 2. Notable Case Studies and Perspectives 1) Global Seafood…
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Asia-Pacific Cross-Border M&A by Japanese Companies – July 2025 | Trends & Analysis
1. Summary (Overview of M&A Activities Involving Japanese Companies) In July 2025, we observed 16 cross-border M&A and strategic capital transactions by Japanese companies across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. Breakdown by transaction type: By country/region, China and Thailand each recorded 4 transactions (highest), followed by India (3), Vietnam (2), Indonesia (1), and Hong Kong (1). Four concurrent currents defined the month: Within these, Thailand’s deal chain stood out—Hanwa and Daiichi Jitsugyo executed coordinated capital steps around PYRO…
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Japan Market Entry Strategy Consulting: Navigating Your Path to Success
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Introduction Entering Japan remains one of the most compelling growth opportunities for global companies, yet it is also one of the most complex markets to navigate. Business practices, consumer expectations, regulatory frameworks, and relationship‑driven commercial structures differ markedly from other major economies. As a firm advising international companies—including those headquartered in the U.S., the U.K.,…
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[Complete Guide] Acquiring Japanese SMEs: A Strategic M&A Playbook for Successful Deal Execution by Foreign Buyers
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Introduction: Why Acquiring a Japanese SME Makes Strategic Sense Acquiring a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) in Japan offers foreign companies a fast-track entry into one of the world’s most sophisticated markets. With SMEs accounting for approximately 99% of all Japanese companies, many possess advanced technologies, high-quality products and services, and loyal customer bases. However,…
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Asia-Pacific Cross-Border M&A by Japanese Companies – June 2025 | Trends & Analysis
Asia-Pacific M&A Monthly Review – June 2025 (Case Study Analysis Involving Japanese Companies) 1. Summary (Overview of M&A Activities Involving Japanese Companies) In June 2025, we observed 35 M&A transactions by Japanese companies across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. The breakdown by transaction type is as follows: By country, China recorded the highest number of deals (6), reflecting continued…
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Asia-Pacific Cross-Border M&A by Japanese Companies – May 2025 | Trends & Analysis
1. Summary (Overview of M&A Activities Involving Japanese Companies) In May 2025, we observed Japanese companies were involved in 38 M&A transactions across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. The breakdown by transaction type is as follows: By country, Vietnam recorded the highest number of deals (6), reflecting its growing importance as a strategic destination for Japanese investment. A major transaction…