The article reports that factors other than price are also considered in M&A and that 2025 is expected to set records for both transaction value and number of transactions. Presented as a dialogue between Nikkei’s editorial staff and a reader character, it explains that factors beyond price can also determine the success or failure of an acquisition.
2025 is expected to set records for both the value and number of acquisitions by listed companies in Japan.
The article points out that factors other than price, not simply a high-value offer, are also considered when determining the success or failure of an acquisition.
In a dialogue between a Nikkei reader character and an editorial board member, it introduces views on the factors that should guide acquisition decisions.