Mergermarket M&A Forum - Japan 2022
The premier M&A forum in Japan
The Conrad, Tokyo and online
2022 Forum Demographics
Top reasons to attend:
- Regional view: Discover the future themes and trends which will dominate Japanese M&A in the year ahead
- Corporates: Hear from top corporates and M&A experts in Japan on their insights into domestic and outbound dealmaking
- Top trends: Get the latest updates on sectoral trends such as technology M&A, renewables, digital transformation
- Strategies: Hear from leading corporates and private equity professionals on their investment strategies for the region
- Network: Connect with 400+ senior delegates including 120+ corporate investors and 25+ speakers from Japan and Asia
Topics discussed will include:
- Top trends in outbound, inbound and domestic M&A deals in the market, including portfolio diversification, corporate carve-outs
- The growth of transformative cross-border M&A in the region- why acquirers are aiming to strengthen their portfolios
- Decarbonsation as a growing trend and how this is impacting M&A activity in the region
- Private equity activity in the region and how Japanese strategics are competing
- Developments in corporate governance and shareholder activism in the region
- Sector updates: technology M&A and digital transformation updates
Companies attending:
- Accuron Technologies
- AGC Inc
- AIG
- Air Products China
- AJIS
- Astellas
- AUM Bioscience
- Ayannah
- Baosteel Metal
- BNA Capital Ltd
- Cadila Healthcare
- Carborundum Universal
- Cedar Holdings
- Chevalier Group
- Chia Tai Pharmaceutical Investment(Beijing)
- Daicel Corporation
- DIC Pension Fund
- Dow Chemicals Pacific
- ENEOS Corporation
- Estate Express Bangladesh
- First Pacific Company Ltd
- Gold Mountains International Mining
- H.I.S. Co.
- Hakuhodo
- Harvey Nichols
- Hitachi High-Tech Corporation
- Huawei Technologies
- Invengo Technology
- Itochu Corporation
- Jadeja Partners
- Japan Tobacco
- JG Summit Holdings
- John Crane
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Japan M&A Forum
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Co-Sponsors
Marsh
https://www.marsh.com/jp/en/home.htmlMarsh is the world’s leading insurance broker and risk advisor. With over 45,000 colleagues operating in 130 countries, Marsh serves commercial and individual clients with data-driven risk solutions and advisory services. Marsh is a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), the world’s leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people. With annual revenue nearly $20 billion, Marsh McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment through four market-leading businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman.
For more information, visit marsh.com, follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter or subscribe to BRINK.
Morrow Sodali
https://morrowsodali.com/Morrow Sodali is the leading and most experienced shareholder engagement firm globally, having been mandated in over 600 transactions valued at more than $700 billion since 2006. They have the deepest experience in mergers, acquisitions and demergers, and activism defence and are the only firm to provide an in-house corporate governance team consisting of ex-proxy advisors and ESG specialists. With the support of corporate M&A advisors and companies alike, Morrow Sodali have been mandated on most M&A events in Australia over the past 25 years and are trusted because they carry unrivalled expertise in engaging and achieving results from both the institutional and retail constituencies of a share register. Recently they’ve advised on the Coca Cola Amatil merger with Coca Cola European Partners, the WPP AUNZ merger with WPP plc and the Asaleo merger with Essity plc among many other campaigns.
From headquarters in New York and London, and offices in major capital markets, including Sydney, Seoul, Tokyo and Hong Kong, Morrow Sodali serves more than 700 corporate clients in 40 countries, including many of the world’s largest multinational corporations.
Trilegal
https://www.trilegal.com/Trilegal was founded in 2000 and has grown exceptionally to become one of India’s leading full-service law firms. It is a top tier legal firm with over 500 lawyers led by 79 Partners. The firm’s legal professionals are equipped with the right combination of local insight and expertise to deliver cost-effective, deal-oriented and high-quality legal advice.
Trilegal’s core strengths comprise the commitment and client-centric approach adopted by its lawyers. The firm prides itself on dealing with complexity, thinking out of the box, and devising innovative solutions for clients. Trilegal’s approach to work is highly dictated by a deep and analytical understanding of Indian law, and in-depth market experience. These two factors, when combined, allow the firm to effectively calibrate/assess legal risk and impart pragmatic advice.
Owing to Trilegal’s achievements in the legal industry, the firm and its lawyers have been consistently ranked and recognised by leading legal publications across practice areas.
Trilegal has been recognised as the 'Firm of the year' for Client Service Excellence by Asia Law Awards 2021; “M&A Law firm of the Year” by VCCircle Awards 2020; ‘Law Firm of the Decade’ at the RSG Grow India Summit and Awards 2019; one of the most innovative law firms in Asia in the inaugural edition of ALB Trailblazers 2020 and ‘highly commended’ in the FT RSG Innovative Lawyers Awards 2020. Trilegal has also been recognised as one of the ‘Best Overall Law Firms in India’ as part of the India Business Law Journal Annual Indian Legal Awards 2022.
M&A Technology Partner
Datasite
https://www.datasite.comDatasite is a leading SaaS provider for the M&A industry, empowering dealmakers around the world with the tools they need to succeed across the entire deal lifecycle. For more information, visit www.datasite.com
Exhibitor
FactSet
https://www.factset.comFactSet (NYSE:FDS | NASDAQ:FDS) delivers superior content, analytics, and flexible technology to help more than 170,000 users see and seize opportunity sooner. We give investment professionals the edge to outperform with informed insights, workflow solutions across the portfolio lifecycle, and industry-leading support from dedicated specialists. We’re proud to have been recognized with multiple awards for our analytical and data-driven solutions, with the distinction of having been recently added to the S&P 500, and repeatedly scored 100 by the Human Rights Campaign® Corporate Equality Index for our LGBTQ+ inclusive policies and practices. Subscribe to our thought leadership blog to get fresh insight delivered daily at insight.factset.com.
Learn more at www.factset.com and follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/factset.
SUPPORTING ORGANISATIONS
ACG
Join ACG: A local community with global reach
Founded in 1954, ACG is a global organization with 56 chapters and over 14,500 members. Doing business is at the heart of the ACG membership experience. Chapters in North and South America, Europe and Asia bring dealmakers together to help them achieve their business and professional goals. 75% of ACG members report that they have done business with fellow members. This return on investment has made ACG the most trusted and respected resource for middle-market dealmakers and business leaders who invest in growth and build companies. Face-to-face events, online tools, structured networking opportunities, exclusive member benefits and leading-edge market intelligence provide ACG members with powerful business-building resources.
Introduction of ACG China
ACG China is the first Chapter of ACG to be established in Asia as of June 2010. We are the organization for professionals involved in corporate growth, corporate development, private equity and mergers and acquisitions. We are affiliated with the Associate for Corporate Growth, a global organization of investment professionals.
Japan In-house Counsel Network (JICN)
The Japan In-house Counsel Network (JICN) is an unincorporated professional association for in-house counsel working in, or having other affiliations with, Japan. Membership is free and is open to qualified lawyers working in-house and other corresponding in-house legal professionals regardless of their formal legal qualifications. We offer a forum for communication between members, social and networking opportunities, legal seminars, roundtable member discussion sessions and other activities, as well as events with other lawyer and in-house groups.
VEC
In order to support the development of startup companies in Japan, Venture Enterprise Center (abbreviated as VEC) was established as an organization approved by Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry (former Minister of International Trade and Industry) in 1975.
Since establishment, VEC had been engaged in debt guarantee operation (this service ended in FY 2001).
Currently, instead of this, we are conducting various startup business supporting activities such as "Provision of Research Information" in which we investigate the investment trends of venture capital, "Policy Proposal" through research and study on specific issues, and "Development of Entrepreneurial Environment" to promote the communication between the new entrepreneurs and supporters.
MEDIA PARTNER
Asia Business Law Journal
https://law.asia/Vantage Asia produces Law.asia, a leading online resource for in-house counsel and lawyers in private practice. It also publishes three market-leading magazines, Asia Business Law Journal, China Business Law Journal and India Business Law Journal, which provide in-depth analyses of legal and regulatory challenges facing domestic and international businesses around the region. enquiries@law.asia
PHILANTHROPY PARTNERS
JVPF
http://www.nippon-foundation.or.jpJapan Venture Philanthropy Fund (JVPF) is the first full-scale venture philanthropy fund in Japan established with an initial capital of 100 million JPY by the Nippon Foundation and Social Investment Partners. Our mission is to cultivate social entrepreneurs and their enterprises to increase their social impact and bring solutions to social problems. JVPF provides NPOs and social enterprises with mid-and long-term financial and management support collaborating with professional pro bono partners including Bain & Company, Clifford Chance Law Office, and Vox Global Japan.
Social Investment Partners (SIP)
Social Investment Partners (SIP) is Japan's first full-scale venture philanthropy organization established by private equity veterans in November 2012. SIP manages Japan Venture Philanthropy Fund with Nippon Foundation and provides mid-long term financial and managerial support to the social purpose organizations that exhibit a combination of social impact, innovative solutions and sustainable business model. It focuses on areas that contribute the society through fostering the next generation; education and youth employment, childcare and women empowerment, and community development. Its mission is to realize ecosystem in which financial and managerial support from the private sector can circle back effectively for the public good.
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