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マージャーマーケットM&Aフォーラム ジャパン 2026

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Highlights from 2025

The region's most influential dealmakers came together to explore the forces reshaping Japan's M&A landscape, from corporate governance reform and activist agendas to cross-border deal flow, PE strategy, and the sectors attracting the strongest interest from overseas buyers.

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Keynote interview with Hiro Hirano, KKR

Global private equity leaders discuss market recovery, shifting valuations, and evolving strategies as the industry emerges from a challenging 18–24 months of uncertainty.

 

The Gulf’s Golden Age of Growth and Exits

Record growth drives diversification, strong portfolio profits, and historic exit momentum.

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    Dr. Karim El Solh Co-Founder and CEO, GULF CAPITAL
 

Emerging trade between the gulf and APAC

Highlights accelerating trade flows between the Gulf and Asia, creating cross-border growth and private equity opportunities in emerging sectors and markets.

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    Ganen Sarvananthan Managing Partner, Co-Head of Asia & Head of the Middle East, TPG
 

Secondary Markets Step Up as Liquidity Tightens

Hani El Khoury explained how the private equity liquidity landscape has shifted since 2022, with LPs now contributing more than they receive. In 2024, secondary markets returned $160 billion to the system, with GP-led deals making up $75 billion—double their share from just a few years ago.

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    Hani El Khoury Partner, Investments, COLLER CAPITAL

Cross-border deals: Picking up speed

Industry leaders explore evolving exit dynamics, record regional growth, and rising liquidity opportunities shaping private equity strategies across the Gulf and global markets.

 

Navigating IPO Windows: Preparation, Timing, and Dual-Track Strategies

Explains the evolving role of IPOs in private equity exits, highlighting market timing, readiness, and hedging strategies through dual-track sale approaches.

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    Chris Mauss Managing Director, Co-Head Portfolio Management, Senior Member of Management, PARTNERS GROUP
 

Bridging the Liquidity Gap: The Rise of Capital Solutions

Explores how global slowdown and valuation gaps fuel demand for structured capital solutions, blending private equity flexibility with credit discipline.

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    Barnaby Lyons Partner, Special Situations, BAIN CAPITAL

Shareholder activism in focus: Clout looms large

A deep dive into Asia’s evolving investment landscape — from India’s private equity boom to China’s global innovation drive and shifting exit strategies across the region.

 

India’s Private Equity Evolution: From Minority Stakes to Market Control

Gaurav outlines why India is now the standout in global macro — combining stable policy, disciplined balance sheets, and rapid private equity growth. He explains how India’s investment landscape has shifted from minority deals to control and buyouts, positioning it as a maturing and dynamic market for global.

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    Gaurav Ahuja Partner, CHRYSCAPITAL
 

China’s Next Wave: Innovation Going Global

China’s investment landscape is maturing. With large-scale buyouts becoming mainstream and valuations attractive, the next big trend is “China innovation, global market” — as homegrown technologies and business models expand beyond China into regions like the Gulf.

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    Eric Xin Senior Managing Director and Managing Partner, TRUSTAR CAPITAL
 

The Changing Face of Exits Across Asia

Michael and Chris discuss evolving exit routes across Asia. IPOs have slowed, but strategic and trade sales — particularly in Japan and China — are surging. With domestic buyers flush with cash and global investors seeking quality assets, corporate M&A is set to drive the next wave of exits across the region.

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    Michael Chae Managing Director, L CATTERTON