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Tag: Asia M&A

  • [Chemicals] APAC Cross-Border M&A Involving Japanese Companies: Review 2025 and Insight for 2026

    [Chemicals] APAC Cross-Border M&A Involving Japanese Companies: Review 2025 and Insight for 2026

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    In 2025, Japanese companies executed 48 cross‑border M&A transactions in the chemicals and materials sector across the Asia-Pacific region. The year was characterised by pronounced regional contrasts: China saw a concentration of divestitures, India and Singapore experienced increased minority investments aimed at securing future growth options, Thailand underwent governance‑driven restructuring of legacy joint ventures, and…

  • [December 2025] Asia-Pacific Cross-Border M&A by Japanese Companies | Trends & Analysis

    [December 2025] Asia-Pacific Cross-Border M&A by Japanese Companies | Trends & Analysis

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    1. Summary: Overview of M&A Activity In December 2025, Japanese companies recorded 46 cross-border M&A and capital alliance transactions across APAC. By type: Acquisitions (20), Investments (18), Divestitures (6), Partial Transfers (2), Restructuring (3), Capital Alliance (1). By region: Vietnam (11), China (8), Singapore (7), India (7), Thailand (4), Taiwan (4), Indonesia (4), South Korea…

  • [November2025] Asia-Pacific Cross-Border M&A by Japanese Companies | Trends & Analysis

    [November2025] Asia-Pacific Cross-Border M&A by Japanese Companies | Trends & Analysis

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    1. Summary: Overview of M&A Activity In November 2025, Japanese companies recorded 38 cross-border M&A and capital alliance transactions across APAC. By type: Acquisitions (9), Investments (17), Divestitures (7), Partial Transfers (2), Joint Ventures (3), Restructuring (6), Capital Alliance (1). By region: Vietnam (7), China (7), India (7), South Korea (6), Singapore (6), Thailand (4),…

  • China-Japan Relations Under Strain: What It Means for Corporate Strategy and M&A

    China-Japan Relations Under Strain: What It Means for Corporate Strategy and M&A

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    Recent remarks by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on a potential Taiwan contingency have reignited diplomatic tensions between Japan and China. Specifically, PM Takaichi’s statement suggesting that a Chinese military action against Taiwan could legally constitute a “survival-threatening situation” for Japan—a prerequisite for the limited exercise of collective self-defense—has been interpreted as a major shift in…

  • M&A Sell-Side Process for Business Owners: Strategies for Success

    M&A Sell-Side Process for Business Owners: Strategies for Success

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    Introduction M&A transactions involve the transfer of corporate control—whether through equity or an entire business unit. By nature, these deals are highly illiquid: finding qualified buyers and reaching price consensus is challenging. Consequently, M&A is rarely a “quick win”; it requires a structured process over a defined timeline. For most business owners and shareholders, a…

  • [October 2025] Asia-Pacific Cross-Border M&A by Japanese Companies | Trends & Analysis

    [October 2025] Asia-Pacific Cross-Border M&A by Japanese Companies | Trends & Analysis

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    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),…

  • [September 2025] Asia-Pacific Cross-Border M&A by Japanese Companies | Trends & Analysis

    [September 2025] Asia-Pacific Cross-Border M&A by Japanese Companies | Trends & Analysis

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    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),…

  • Understanding SME M&A in Japan: Key Insights for Overseas Buyers and Sellers

    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…

  • Exiting Japan: Leveraging M&A, Divestiture Options, and Practical Considerations for a Successful Sell‑Side Process

    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,…

  • Asia-Pacific Cross-Border M&A by Japanese Companies – August 2025 | Trends & Analysis

    Asia-Pacific Cross-Border M&A by Japanese Companies – August 2025 | Trends & Analysis

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    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…

  • Asia-Pacific Cross-Border M&A by Japanese Companies – July 2025 | Trends & Analysis

    Asia-Pacific Cross-Border M&A by Japanese Companies – July 2025 | Trends & Analysis

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    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…

  • Japan Market Entry Strategy Consulting: Navigating Your Path to Success

    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.,…