Enhancing Social Credibility and Compliance with the Guidelines for SME M&A
First written in FY2024. 3 of 4 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2025-H1. Latest entry: FY2026.
4 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「The industry association is the General Incorporated Association M&A Support Organization Association, a self-regulatory body whose members include M&A support organizations. We are a regular member of the association and comply with its Code of Ethics and 3 industry self-regulatory rules: the Advertising and Sales Rules, the Compliance Rules, and the Rules on Explanation of Important Contractual Matters.」
The company explicitly states that, in addition to complying with the third-edition guidelines, it complies with the Code of Ethics and 3 self-regulatory rules as a regular member of the M&A Support Organization Association. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「As a company registered under the M&A Support Organization Registration System, we conduct business activities in compliance with the rules stipulated in the third edition. In addition, we participate in the Specific Business Operator List, a mechanism established by the industry association, the General Incorporated Association M&A Support Organization Association, for sharing information on inappropriate acquiring-side businesses, with the aim of further improving the quality of M&A support.」
In addition to complying with the rules in the third edition, the company states that it participates in the Specific Business Operator List of the M&A Support Organization Association. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「As a company registered under the M&A Support Organization Registration System, we have established an internal structure based on the rules stipulated in the current guidelines. From January 2025, we will conduct business activities in compliance with the new rules stipulated in the third edition and aim to become a company trusted even more by its clients.」
In addition to its existing response to the guidelines, the company stated that from January 2025 it would conduct business in accordance with the new rules in the third edition. - FY2024First statedAnnual report
「As a registered business under the M&A Support Organization Registration System, we comply with the guidelines in order to contribute to the sound development of the M&A market. Specifically, we have prepared client-explanation materials and established operating procedures in line with the guidelines, and provide internal training on the guidelines to our consultants.」
The company states that it will enhance credibility by demonstrating compliance with the guidelines and explicitly communicating this to clients.