Overview of Our M&A Advisory Services:

Focus on Acquisitions and Divestitures

This section outlines our M&A advisory services, with a particular focus on acquisition and divestiture support. Leveraging our extensive domestic and international network, as well as our deep industry expertise, we provide comprehensive support to multinational corporations and financial sponsors—from the formulation of optimal M&A strategies to their successful execution.

 

Acquisition Advisory Services

We support multinational corporations and financial sponsors in M&A transactions involving the acquisition of domestic and international businesses. By utilizing our global network, we contribute to the achievement of our clients’ strategic objectives.

Scope of Services

• Target Identification: Based on the client’s business strategy, we identify and recommend optimal acquisition targets both in Japan and overseas.

• Due Diligence: We coordinate comprehensive due diligence across financial, legal, tax, and other relevant areas to assess potential risks and opportunities (conducted in collaboration with our partner firms).

• Valuation: We provide objective valuation analyses of target companies to support negotiation strategies with reliable data.

• Negotiation Support: We assist in negotiating acquisition terms to help our clients reach agreements under favorable conditions.

• Contract Execution: We support the execution of acquisition agreements while minimizing legal risks.

• Post-Merger Integration (PMI): We assist in the post-transaction integration process to maximize synergies and ensure a smooth transition.

Fee Structure

In principle, the following fees apply to our acquisition advisory services:

• Initial Fee: Payable upon commencement of the engagement.

• Monthly Retainer Fee: Charged on a monthly basis depending on the progress of the engagement.

• Interim Fee: Payable upon achieving certain milestones during the engagement.

• Success Fee: Payable upon the successful completion of the transaction, based on a pre-agreed percentage of the transaction value.

A detailed fee proposal will be provided based on the specific nature and scale of the engagement.

Post-M&A Business Development Support

Following the successful completion of an M&A transaction, we can continue to provide business development support by leveraging our network to help realize post-merger synergies and drive business growth.

• New Client Development: We assist in identifying and acquiring new customers for the post-acquisition business.

• Cross-Selling to Existing Clients: We support cross-selling initiatives by introducing the acquired company’s products or services to the client’s existing customer base.

• Overseas Market Expansion: For clients considering international expansion, we provide support in market research, partner identification, and go-to-market strategy development.