Mergermarket M&A Forum Japan 2024
The premier M&A forum in Japan
2024 Forum Demographics
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
Co-Sponsors
DLA Piper
https://www.dlapiper.comDLA Piper is one of the largest global law firms with lawyers located in more than 40 countries/90 offices throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific including Japan positioning us to help clients with their legal needs around the world.
We strive to be the leading global business law firm by delivering quality and value to our clients.
We achieve this through practical and innovative legal solutions that help our clients succeed. We deliver consistent services across our platform of practices and sectors in all matters we undertake.
Our clients range from multinational, Global 1000, Fortune 500 and the Tokyo Stock Exchange listed enterprises to emerging companies developing industry-leading technologies. They include more than half of the Fortune 250 and nearly half of the FTSE 350 or their subsidiaries. We also advise governments and public sector bodies.
Herbert Smith Freehills
https://www.herbertsmithfreehills.com/where-we-work/tokyoWe are one of the world’s leading law firms. We advise many of the biggest and most ambitious organisations across all major regions of the globe. Our clients trust us with their most important transactions, disputes and projects because of our ability to cut through complexity and mitigate risk.
We can help you thrive in the global economy. With 3,000 lawyers in offices spanning Asia, Australia, Europe, Africa, the Middle East and the US, we can deliver whatever expertise you need, wherever you need it.
Our Tokyo office opened in 2000 and is one of the leading law firms in Japan. We are consistently recognised as having one of the largest and most experienced teams of registered foreign lawyers in Tokyo. Our practice centres on multijurisdictional matters and we work in close collaboration with our network of international offices.
Marsh McLennan
https://www.marshmclennan.comMarsh McLennan is the world’s leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people. Our more than 85,000 colleagues advise clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $20 billion, we help corporate and public sector leaders navigate an increasingly dynamic environment through four market-leading businesses - Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. Together, we address the most complex challenges of our time.
Sodali & Co
https://sodali.comSodali & Co advises corporate clients worldwide as they navigate the complex dynamic of shareholder and stakeholder interests. The firm supports business leaders in anticipating issues, making better, more informed decisions, and communicating more effectively to drive alignment and accelerate performance.
From headquarters in New York, London, and Sydney to offices in major capital markets, Sodali & Co serves over 2,000 corporate clients in 70 countries, across three practice areas of Shareholder Services, Governance & Sustainability, and Strategic Communications. In addition to listed and private companies, its clients include financial institutions, mutual funds, ETFs, stock exchanges, and membership associations.
For more information, visit Sodali & Co | Building Stakeholder Capital
SUPPORTING ORGANISATIONS
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 64 members and 120 supporting members.
(As of 27th May, 2024)
Japan In-house Counsel Network (JICN)
Japan In-House Counsel Network (JICN) — Since 2005, your network connecting with fellow in-house legal professionals across Japan. Whether you are a seasoned leader or a new member of a legal department, JICN welcomes you to a legal community that values shared knowledge and experiences. You can be a licensed attorney or a non-licensed professional; just bring your enthusiasm and experience. Our membership is without charge as is most of our events thanks to our sponsors' support. Do not miss out on this opportunity to grow your network, socialize in English, enhance your legal acumen and have some fun while doing so.
AL-IN
http://www.soken-inc.co.jp/community/al_in.htmlAL-IN is a top Japanese magazine specializing in asset management for institutional investors in Japan, such as pension funds, financial institutions, public-interest corporations, etc. Since 2006, AL-IN has always provided Japanese investment professionals with timely topics from objective and unique point of view. It covers traditional assets such as equities and bonds, as well as alternative assets such as hedge funds, private equities, real estate, etc.
「オル・イン」はヘッジファンドやプライベートエクイティ、不動産といったオルタナティブ投資はもちろん、株式・債券の伝統的運用もカバーする、機関投資家向けの「総合運用情報誌」です。
2006年の創刊以来、日本の年金基金や金融法人、公益法人といった機関投資家の運用プロフェッショナルである皆様に対し、その時々のタイムリーな話題を客観的かつ独自の視点でわかりやすくお伝えし、ご好評いただいております。
厳しい運用環境が続く中、さらなる情報発信の充実を図るべく、メンバーズサイトにおけるWebコンテンツの充実や主要都市における独自のセミナーを開催するなど、誌面上にとどまらないさまざまなメディアを通じた活動を展開しております。
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.
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.
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 PARTNER
Social Investment Partners (SIP)
Founded by PE/VC professionals and social enterprise support experts in 2012, SIP co-established Japan Venture Philanthropy Fund (JVPF), the first full-fledged venture philanthropy fund in 2013, together with the Nippon Foundation (*) and have raised JPY1,087mil, partnered for pro-bono support with 6 professional firms, and invested in 15 organizations (of which 8 have “exited” as or March 2024). JVPF provides mid-term financial and professional management resources to social purpose organizations in areas leading to next generation development, selected through social impact scalability, operation sustainability and management leadership.
*From April 2023 JVPF is co-operated with Social Innovation and Investment Foundation (SIIF, a subsidiary of the Nippon Foundation).
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