Syntax Partners
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Year-End and New Year Holiday Notice
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Thank you for your continued support throughout the year. Please be informed that our office will be closed during the following period: Holiday Period:December 31, 2025 (Wednesday) – January 2, 2026 (Friday) Business Resumption:We will resume normal operations on Monday, January 5, 2026. For urgent matters during the holiday period, please contact your designated representative…
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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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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 – 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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Toyota made a Strategic Pivot in Thailand: EV Procurement Transformation and Chinese Supplier Adoption
Introduction The global automotive sector is in the midst of a historic transformation, and Toyota now stands at the center of these shifts. Accelerated electrification, the rapid ascent of Chinese EV manufacturers, and a fundamental restructuring of procurement networks are reshaping competitive dynamics worldwide. In Thailand—the largest automotive hub in Southeast Asia—market‑share realignments are becoming…
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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…
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Asia-Pacific Cross-Border M&A by Japanese Companies – April 2025 | Trends & Analysis
1. Summary (Overview of M&A Activities Involving Japanese Companies) In April 2025, we observed Japanese companies were involved in 39 M&A transactions across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. The breakdown by transaction type is as follows: By country, China recorded the highest number of deals (7), including 3 acquisitions and 4 divestitures. This reflects both expansion and strategic withdrawal trends…
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Asia-Pacific Cross-Border M&A by Japanese Companies – March 2025 | Trends & Analysis
1. Summary (Overview of M&A Activities Involving Japanese Companies) In March 2025, we observed Japanese companies were involved in 19 M&A transactions across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. The breakdown by transaction type is as follows: By country, the most active markets were Singapore, South Korea, India, and Thailand, each with 3 deals. This reflects a balanced geographic spread of Japanese corporate…