Mergermarket M&A Forum Japan 2023
The premier M&A forum in Japan
The Conrad, Tokyo and online
2022 Forum Demographics
Topics discussed will include:
- Top trends in outbound, inbound and domestic M&A deals in the market, including portfolio diversification, corporate carve-outs
- The latest developments in the LBO loan market and impact on deal making
- Japanese private equity’s growing importance in the M&A market
- Sector updates: Healthcare, automotive and digital transformation
- Developments in the ESG regulatory environment and corporate governance
Top reasons to attend:
- Regional Review: Discover how to navigate the M&A landscape in a challenging geopolitical and economic environment
- 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 healthcare, real estate, digital transformation and automotive
- Strategies: Hear from leading corporates and private equity professionals on their investment strategies for the region
- Network: Connect with 550+ senior delegates including 180+ corporate investors and 25+ speakers from Japan and across the globe
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
6 CPD points can be claimed after attending the event (in-person only)
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Co-Sponsors
Fusion
https://fusion.insureEstablished in 2018, Fusion Specialty is the leading specialist underwriting agency (MGA) focussed on providing innovative, tech-driven and sustainable insurance solutions, primarily to the small and medium-sized business market. Fusion has underwritten more SME deals than any other insurer across the APAC region since 2019. Backed by large global insurance partners, Fusion has rapidly expanded globally with offices in Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong, the UK, Germany, and the USA. Fusion Specialty is the first M&A insurance MGA with a local presence in each key M&A market, globally; and through its partnership with io.insure, the first to deliver tech-driven M&A insurance products.
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.
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.
ChinaGoAbroad (CGA)
ChinaGoAbroad (CGA) is a matchmaking and advisory service focused on cross-border investments involving China. We specialize in matchmaking investment projects and trading transactions, offering legal, strategic, crisis management and relevant services. Key areas include energy and infrastructure, medical and health, environment and security.
CGA is a TransAsia Lawyers’ initiative, co-founded by the China Overseas Development Association.
CGA boasts of a global network with over 1 mil members (consisting of companies, governments, non-profits, medias), as well as experts and consultants from different countries and industries.
For more information, please visit www.ChinaGoAbroad.com.
“中国走出去”(ChinaGoAbroad)是第一家中英双语、为跨境商务提供专业服务的会员制平台(简称CGA);由权亚律师事务所创办、中国产业海外发展协会共同发起。
CGA构建国际联盟体系,包括企业、政府、服务提供商、金融、学术、媒体机构、非营利组织等,携手全球会员和专家智囊团为跨境项目和贸易提供全方位服务。
如需了解更多,请访问:www.ChinaGoAbroad.com。
ILPA
https://ilpa.orgThe Institutional Limited Partners Association (ILPA) is the leading global, member-driven organization dedicated to advancing the interests of private equity limited partners through industry-leading education programs, independent research, best practices, networking opportunities and global collaborations. Initially founded as an informal networking group, the ILPA is a voluntary association funded by its members. ILPA membership has grown to include almost 400 organizations from around the world representing almost 50% of global institutional assets under management in private equity.
Japan Private Equity Association
https://jpea.group/english/about/The Japan Private Equity Association(JPEA) actively seeks to contribute to the development of Japanese economic society by enhancing the quality of the private equity business in Japan and ensuring the healthy development of the industry. Most recently, there were 59 members and 94 supporting members.
(As of 16th May 2023)
JVCA
https://jvca.jp/en/Japan Venture Capital Association (JVCA) was established in 2002 as Japan’s first and only organization with the specific aim assisting venture capital firms and venture business supports.
JVCA’s mission is to promote the interests and development of its members while contributing to innovation in Japan and the global society.
SVCA
http://www.svca.org.sgThe Singapore Venture Capital & Private Equity Association (SVCA) was formed in 1992 under the patronage of the Economic Development Board to promote the development of the venture capital (VC) and private equity (PE) industry. From a humble start of two, our membership now exceeds one hundred and continues to grow in tandem with the industry's development.
To foster greater understanding of the importance of venture capital and private equity to the Singapore economy in support of entrepreneurship and innovation and to look after the interests of our members, promote professional development, raise professional standards as well as facilitate collaboration among members.
As a not-for-profit organisation, the association strives to:
- Promote the professional development of the industry through awards, training, workshops and conference
- Facilitate interaction and collaboration among its members through regular networking events
- Act as a platform for dialogue on regulatory and policy issues pertaining to VC and PE through data research, feedback and consultation with members and regulatory authorities
- Build linkages to centres of VC and PE activities in the region through active participation at regional and global VC & PE Initiatives
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
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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