Cross-Border M&A
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Cross‑Border M&A Valuation in Asia: A 10‑Point LOI‑to‑Final‑Bid Checklist — For CEOs, Finance, and Corp Dev
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Valuation in cross‑border M&A involves far more variables and higher complexity than domestic work, and even seasoned practitioners can find it challenging at times. This article presents a 10‑point, practitioner‑oriented checklist to help US/European buyers—especially those evaluating deals in Asia (notably Southeast Asia and India)—rapidly stress‑test decision assumptions before committing to a view. It is…
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Asia-Pacific Cross-Border M&A by Japanese Companies: Review 2025 and Insight for 2026
Executive Summary In 2025, Japanese companies announced 361 cross‑border M&A transactions across the Asia‑Pacific (APAC) region (Syntax Partners survey, observation‑date basis; same hereafter). Singapore (57; 15.8%) recorded the highest number of deals, followed by China (50; 13.8%), Vietnam (42; 11.6%), Thailand (39; 10.8%), and India (37; 10.2%). By industry, Information & Communications (65; 18.0%) led…
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[December 2025] Asia-Pacific Cross-Border M&A by Japanese Companies | Trends & Analysis
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…
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Registered under Japan’s M&A Support System by the SME Agency of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
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We are pleased to announce that Syntax Partners, Inc. has been officially registered as an M&A support organization under Japan’s “M&A Support Organization Registration System”, administered by the Small and Medium Enterprise Agency (Chusho Kigyocho), of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan (METI). External link: (Appendix 1) List of Registered Financial Advisors…
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[November2025] Asia-Pacific Cross-Border M&A by Japanese Companies | Trends & Analysis
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),…
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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…
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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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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…