Recovery of the Domestic M&A Market and Diversification of Buyer and Divestment Needs
First written in FY2017. 22 of 32 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2018-Q1. Latest entry: 2026-07-30.
1 other company's latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「According to statistical data compiled and published by our group company 株式会社レコフデータ, the number of announced M&A transactions involving domestic companies reached a record high for the second consecutive year at 5,115 in 2025 (January to December), up 8.8% year on year. In January to March 2026, the number of transactions also reached a record high at 1,295, up 9.6% year on year, while their aggregate value reached a record high of ¥12.3883 trillion, suggesting that demand for M&A involving domestic companies remains strong.」
Announced M&A transactions involving domestic companies totaled 5,115 in 2025 and 1,295 in January to March 2026, with both transaction volume and value reaching record highs. This indicates continued market expansion and strong M&A demand. - 2026-04-30AdvancedInvestor presentation
「M&A transactions in January–March 2026 reached a record 1,295.」
The company presented market data showing that the number and value of M&A transactions in January–March 2026 reached record highs, indicating continued expansion of the Japanese M&A market. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「The number of announced M&A transactions involving Japanese companies reached a record high of 4,700 in 2024 (January to December), up 17.1% year on year, and totaled 3,694 in January to September 2025, up 6.3% year on year, marking a record high for the second consecutive year during the period.」
Announced M&A transactions involving domestic companies totaled 4,700 in 2024 and 3,694 in January to September 2025, both reaching record highs. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「The number of announced M&A transactions involving domestic companies reached a record high of 4,700 in 2024 (January to December), up 17.1% year on year. It also reached a record high of 1,171 in January to March 2025, up 0.3% year on year, suggesting that demand for M&A involving domestic companies remains strong.」
Announced M&A transactions involving domestic companies reached a record high of 4,700 in 2024, up 17.1% year on year, and another record high of 1,171 in January to March 2025. Market expansion and strong demand are continuing. - FY2024-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「The number of announced M&A transactions involving domestic companies declined for the first time in 3 years to 4,015 in 2023 (January to December), down 6.7% year on year. Although the number of transactions declined, their aggregate value was reported to have increased 52.2% to ¥17.9 trillion, suggesting that investment appetite for large transactions remains strong.」
Although announced M&A transactions declined 6.7% to 4,015 in 2023, their aggregate value increased 52.2% to ¥17.9 trillion, reaffirming the view that investment appetite for large transactions remains strong. - FY2024-Q1Fewer announced transactions, higher M&A valueAnnual report
「The number of announced M&A transactions involving domestic companies declined for the first time in 3 years to 4,015 in 2023 (January to December), down 6.7% year on year. Although the number of transactions declined, their aggregate value was reported to have increased 52.2% to ¥17.9 trillion, suggesting that investment appetite for high-quality opportunities remains strong.」
Announced M&A transactions declined for the first time in 3 years to 4,015 in full-year 2023, down 6.7% year on year, while their aggregate value increased 52.2% to ¥17.9 trillion. This indicates a market environment in which the number of transactions and transaction values are moving in opposite directions. - FY2023Continued decline in announced M&A transactionsAnnual report
「The number of announced M&A transactions involving Japanese companies reached a record high of 4,304 in 2022 (January to December), up 0.6% year on year, but declined to 2,890 in 2023 (January to September), down 11.8% year on year.」
After reaching a record high in full-year 2022, announced M&A transactions totaled 2,890 in January to September 2023, down 11.8% year on year, with the decline in market statistics continuing. - FY2023-Q3Continued decline in announced M&A transactionsAnnual report
「The number of announced M&A transactions involving Japanese companies reached a record high of 4,304 in 2022 (January to December), up 0.6% year on year, but declined to 1,933 in 2023 (January to June), down 12.5% year on year.」
Following the record high in full-year 2022, announced M&A transactions totaled 1,933 in January to June 2023, down 12.5% year on year. The decline in market statistics has continued. - FY2023-Q2Decline in announced M&A transactionsAnnual report
「The number of announced M&A transactions involving Japanese companies reached a record high of 4,304 in 2022 (January to December), up 0.6% year on year, but declined to 929 in 2023 (January to March), down 18.0% year on year.」
Although the full-year 2022 total reached a record high, announced M&A transactions totaled 929 in January to March 2023, down 18.0% year on year, marking a decline in market statistics. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「The number of publicly announced M&A transactions involving Japanese companies reached 4,304 in 2022 (January-December), up 0.6% year on year, setting a new record high.」
The number of publicly announced M&A transactions involving Japanese companies reached 4,304 in 2022, up 0.6% year on year, setting a new record high. The market continued to set new records for expansion. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In January-June 2022, the number of transactions continued to increase, reaching 2,203, up 3.1% year on year.」
The number of publicly announced M&A transactions involving Japanese companies reached 2,203 in January-June 2022, up 3.1% year on year. Following the record high set for full-year 2021, this reconfirmed the market's continuing growth trend. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In January-March 2022, the number of transactions continued to increase, reaching 1,124, up 5.3% year on year.」
The number of publicly announced M&A transactions involving Japanese companies reached 1,124 in January-March 2022, up 5.3% year on year. Following the record high set for full-year 2021, this indicated that the market continued to expand. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「The number of publicly announced M&A transactions involving Japanese companies reached 4,280 in 2021 (January-December), up 14.7% year on year, setting a new record high despite the COVID-19 pandemic.」
The number of publicly announced M&A transactions involving Japanese companies reached 4,280 in 2021, up 14.7% year on year, setting a new record high. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「In January-September 2021, the number of transactions recovered to 3,153, up 17.0% year on year, exceeding the level for the same period in 2019, which had been a record high.」
The number of publicly announced M&A transactions involving Japanese companies reached 3,153 in January-September 2021, up 17.0% year on year and recovering to a level exceeding that of the same period in 2019, which had been a record high. - FY2021-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In January-June 2021, the number of transactions recovered to 2,128, up 16.9% year on year, exceeding the level for the same period in 2019, which had been a record high.」
The number of publicly announced M&A transactions involving Japanese companies reached 2,128 in January-June 2021, up 16.9% year on year. The company stated that the market had recovered to a level exceeding that of the same period in 2019. - FY2021-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In January-March 2021, the number of transactions recovered to 1,058, up 7.0% year on year, indicating a return to growth.」
Following the full-year decline in 2020, the number of M&A transactions involving Japanese companies reached 1,058 in January-March 2021, up 7.0% year on year, indicating a return to growth. - FY2021-Q1Narrowing Market Decline and Recovery in M&A between Domestic CompaniesAnnual report
「According to statistics compiled and published by ㈱レコフデータ, a Group company, the number of publicly announced M&A transactions involving Japanese companies was 3,730 in 2020 (January-December), down 8.8% year on year and marking the first decline in the January-December period in 9 years due to the impact of the novel coronavirus. We believe that overall M&A activity involving Japanese companies remains stagnant. However, M&A transactions between domestic companies, the Group's main market, recovered from a 5.0% decline in January-September to a 1.9% decline in January-December.」
The number of publicly announced M&A transactions involving Japanese companies was 3,730, down 8.8% year on year and marking the first decline in 9 years. Meanwhile, the decline in M&A between domestic companies, the main market, narrowed from 5.0% to 1.9%, indicating a partial recovery. - FY2020Partial Recovery After Market DeclineAnnual report
「The number of publicly announced M&A transactions involving Japanese companies was 2,686 in January-September 2020, down 11.6% year on year, marking the first decline in the January-September period in 9 years due to the impact of the novel coronavirus. We believe that overall M&A activity involving Japanese companies remains stagnant. However, M&A transactions between domestic companies, the Group's main market, recovered from a 7.4% decline in January-June to a 5.0% decline in January-September.」
The number of publicly announced M&A transactions was 2,686 in January-September 2020, down 11.6% year on year and marking the first decline in 9 years. Meanwhile, the decline in M&A between domestic companies narrowed from 7.4% to 5.0%, indicating a partial recovery. - FY2020-Q3Decline in Market Volume and Continuing Impact of the PandemicAnnual report
「According to the statistical data compiled and published by the Group, titled "M&A Trends among Japanese Companies in January-June 2020," the number of publicly announced M&A transactions involving Japanese companies was 1,808, down 279 transactions, or 13.4%, year on year. In particular, transactions fell sharply by approximately 30% in both April and May, when the state of emergency was in effect, indicating that the spread of the novel coronavirus had a significant impact.」
The number of publicly announced M&A transactions involving Japanese companies fell 13.4% year on year to 1,808, with transactions declining by approximately 30% in both April and May. The market, which had continued to set record highs, shifted to a declining trend due to the impact of the pandemic. - FY2020-Q2Decline in Market Volume and Impact of COVID-19Annual report
「In January-March 2020, the number of transactions declined by 46, or 4.5%, year on year to 978, marking the first decline in 3 years. The spread of the novel coronavirus is presumed to have had some impact on the decline in M&A transactions involving Japanese companies, but」
The number of publicly announced M&A transactions was a record 4,088 in 2019, but fell to 978 in January-March 2020, down 4.5% year on year and marking the first decline in 3 years. The company believes the decline was attributable in part to the spread of the novel coronavirus. - FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「The number of publicly announced M&A transactions involving Japanese companies reached 4,088 in 2019 (January-December), an increase of 238 transactions, or 6.2%, year on year, setting a new record high.」
The number of publicly announced M&A transactions involving Japanese companies reached 4,088 in 2019, up 238 transactions, or 6.2%, year on year, setting a new record high. This indicates that market expansion is continuing. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「As of the latest period, January-September 2019, the number of transactions remained at a record-high level of 3,038, up 10.4% year on year.」
The number of publicly announced M&A transactions involving Japanese companies reached 3,038 in January-September 2019, up 10.4% year on year, maintaining a record-high level. - FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In January-June 2019, the number of transactions reached 2,082, an increase of 281 transactions, or 15.6%, year on year. We believe the market remains on an expansionary trend.」
The number of publicly announced M&A transactions involving Japanese companies reached 2,082 in January-June 2019, up 281 transactions, or 15.6%, year on year. Following the new record set in 2018, this indicates that market expansion is continuing. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In January-March 2019, the number of transactions also reached a record 1,018, up 152 transactions, or 17.6%, year on year. We believe the market remains on an expansionary trend.」
The number of publicly announced M&A transactions involving Japanese companies reached 1,018 in January-March 2019, up 17.6% year on year, setting a new record high. - FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「According to statistics compiled and published by ㈱レコフデータ, a Group company, the number of publicly announced M&A transactions involving Japanese companies continued to rise from 1,687 in 2011 (January-December), when activity had stagnated due to the global financial crisis and the Great East Japan Earthquake, reaching 3,850 in 2018 (January-December), an increase of 800 transactions, or 26.2%, year on year and a new record high.」
The number of publicly announced M&A transactions involving Japanese companies reached 3,850 in 2018, up 800 transactions, or 26.2%, year on year, setting a new record high. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「As of the latest period, January-September 2018, the number of transactions remained at a record-high level of 2,749, up 28.3% year on year.」
The number of publicly announced M&A transactions in Japan reached 2,749 in January-September 2018, up 28.3% year on year, remaining at a record-high level following the record set in 2017 since statistics began. - FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「The number of publicly announced M&A transactions involving Japanese companies continued to recover from 1,687 transactions in 2011 (January-December), when activity had stagnated due to the global financial crisis and the Great East Japan Earthquake, reaching a record 3,050 transactions in 2017 (January-December), the highest level since statistics began. In the latest period, January-June 2018, the upward trend continued, with 1,798 transactions, up 32.7% year on year.」
The number of publicly announced M&A transactions in Japan reached 1,798 in January-June 2018, up 32.7% year on year. Following the record high since statistics began in 2017, this indicated continued market expansion. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「The upward trend continued in the latest period, with 865 transactions in the first quarter of 2018, up 32.3% year on year.」
The number of publicly announced M&A transactions involving Japanese companies reached 865 in January-March 2018, up 32.3% year on year. Following the record annual total in 2017, this indicated continued recovery and expansion in the market. - FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「The number of publicly announced M&A transactions involving Japanese companies continued to recover from 1,687 transactions in 2011 (January-December), when activity had stagnated due to the global financial crisis and the Great East Japan Earthquake, reaching 3,050 transactions in 2017 (January-December), the highest level since statistics began.」
The number of publicly announced M&A transactions in Japan reached 3,050 in 2017, a record high since statistics began. - FY2017First statedAnnual report
「The number of publicly announced M&A transactions involving Japanese companies continued to recover, rising from 1,687 transactions in 2011 (January-December), when activity had stagnated due to the global financial crisis and the Great East Japan Earthquake, to 2,652 transactions by 2016 (January-December).」
The company presented market data showing that the number of publicly announced M&A transactions in Japan recovered from 1,687 in 2011 to 2,652 in 2016, and also referred to the diversification of buyers, including operating companies, funds and CVCs.