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Cross-Border M&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…

  • 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…