SMBC Nikko Securities is expanding the scale of large M&A deals and strengthening its capabilities in large-deal execution. From January through August, the total value of deals involving Japanese companies reached approximately ¥4.708 trillion, with 87 deals, prompting the firm to concentrate internal resources and accelerate external collaboration.
SMBC Nikko Securities is enhancing its capabilities in large M&A and cross-border transactions. As deal sizes grow in response to changing market conditions, the firm plans to concentrate internal resources and strengthen external collaboration.
According to data from the London Stock Exchange Group, the value of M&A deals involving Japanese companies from January through August was ¥4.708 trillion, while the number of deals was 87, remaining at a high level. The deals are expected to involve industry restructuring in areas including AI, digital technologies and sectors covered by government strategies.
Collaboration with Jefferies Financial Group has deepened, with the number of collaboration deals and pipeline items increasing 125% year on year. The balance of M&A financing through the collaboration is expected to be approximately ¥3 trillion at the end of fiscal 2025.
Efforts to strengthen large-deal capabilities are being advanced amid an expansion of domestic and international transaction opportunities and stronger collaboration.