ミカタグループ has expanded its scale by acquiring small and midsize tax accountant corporations since around 2007. Chief Representative Shibata (柴田) discussed the areas it will target next and its investment plans as it continues to grow through M&A.
ミカタグループ has expanded its scale by acquiring small and midsize tax accountant corporations since around 2007. The nature and number of the acquisition opportunities currently under consideration have changed, and the group now receives about 5 new opportunities each week.
The reasons offices are looking to sell include an aging ownership base and a lack of successors, as well as an increase in sales driven by labor shortages after the COVID-19 pandemic. In regional areas, some offices have no successor because of population decline, and moves to integrate them into larger organizations are accelerating.
A certain scale is considered necessary to improve operational efficiency through the use of AI and secure talent in digital operations and marketing. Expansion in scale is leading to higher productivity and compensation, and there is a view that compensation for top executives is also trending upward.
Chief Representative Shibata (柴田) disclosed the planned investment for the next 5 years and referred to changes in market conditions. Although he did not identify the specific areas the group will target next, he indicated that it plans to continue expanding its scale through M&A.