The number of domestic M&A transactions reached 410 in September 2026, when Hikari Tsushin-related companies and 2 funds acquired Leopalace21 for ¥267.9 billion. This is reported as the article's central event.
It was reported that there were 410 M&A transactions in September 2026. As a monthly transaction count, this represented no major change from the previous month and is treated as a reference figure for assessing industry trends.
A representative transaction during the month was the acquisition of Leopalace21 by a consortium of Hikari Tsushin-related companies and 2 funds. The acquisition is described as potentially having been completed through a multi-party investment structure.
The total acquisition price was ¥267.9 billion, making it a large transaction involving Leopalace21. The size of the transaction was considered notable compared with other deals during the month.
The article provides an overview of September's M&A trends, focusing on these developments, and further updates on future developments are expected to attract attention.