Chinese companies have expressed interest in acquiring small and medium-sized Japanese companies struggling to find successors. Wakabayashi Yasuhiro (分林保弘), chairman of Nihon M&A Center, discusses the current situation and outlook.
Chinese companies' interest in acquiring small and medium-sized Japanese companies was highlighted, with the view expressed that interest is growing in companies facing difficulties finding successors.
In the interview, Wakabayashi Yasuhiro (分林保弘), in his capacity as chairman of Nihon M&A Center, explained the background to succession issues at small and medium-sized companies and why M&A can be an important option. He pointed out that, as supply and demand in the secondhand market become increasingly tight, the absence of a successor can obstruct business continuity.
The company has a track record in M&A for small and medium-sized companies and indicated that it intends to continue working to resolve corporate succession issues through brokerage and support services in this field.