Buy-Side M&A Advisory for US Companies
Acquire and Grow in Japan with a Bilingual M&A Team
Business MA provides bilingual buy-side M&A advisory for U.S. companies acquiring businesses in Japan.
From target sourcing and negotiations to due diligence and closing, our team supports the entire transaction while bridging the language and business-culture gap between the US and Japan.
Our Services
Buy-Side M&A Advisory in Japan
We support US companies pursuing acquisitions and strategic investments in Japan. From defining acquisition criteria and sourcing opportunities to negotiations, due diligence, and closing, our bilingual team supports each stage of the transaction.
We Support Every Stage of the Acquisition:
Acquisition Strategy & Buyer Criteria
- Acquisition strategy and investment criteria
- Target size, industry, geography, and financial requirements
- Investment priorities and strategic fit
Deal Sourcing & Screening
- Long-list and short-list development
- Japanese M&A network sourcing
- Undisclosed and off-market opportunities
- Target outreach and initial screening
- CIM / IM review and translation
Negotiation & Due Diligence
- Seller Q&A and information management
- Management meetings and site visits
- Indicative offers, MOUs, and LOIs
- Valuation and deal-term negotiations
- Due diligence coordination
Closing & Post-Hiring Support
- Final agreement negotiation support
- Closing preparation and coordination
- Communication with transaction advisors
- Bilingual executive and employee recruitment
Why Work with Business MA?
Bilingual M&A Professionals Who Understand Both Markets
Japanese SME transactions often involve direct negotiations with founders and business owners.
Many sellers have built their companies over decades and may prefer to conduct important discussions in Japanese with advisors who understand Japanese business culture, communication styles, and negotiation practices.
Business MA bridges the gap between U.S. buyers and Japanese sellers through bilingual communication and hands-on transaction support.
Access to Japanese M&A Networks
We Don’t Just Wait for Deals to Appear.
Business MA actively searches for acquisition opportunities based on your buyer criteria.
Through relationships with Japanese M&A firms, advisors, brokers, and business networks, we can identify both marketed and undisclosed opportunities that may fit your acquisition strategy.
Support Beyond Closing
M&A Doesn’t End at Closing
Successful integration may require bilingual executives, managers, and employees who can connect the U.S. parent company with the Japanese operation.
Through our recruiting network, Business MA can also support post-merger hiring, including:
- Executives
- Country Managers
- Operations Managers
- Finance & Accounting professionals
- Sales professionals
- Bilingual Japanese-English employees
Our M&A Support Process
Criteria
Profitability, Area,
employee amount,
Industry, Strength, etc
from M&A firms
Deals, Off-market
deals
the CIM
Information
Memorandums
Management
Meetings
Management
Meeting Post LOI
Submission
Diligence
negotiations
employee amount, Industry,
Strength, etc
from M&A firms
Off-market deals
the CIM
Memorandums
Meetings
Meeting Post LOI Submission
Fee Comparison
| Company A | Company B | BUSINESS M&A | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial / Setup Fee | Approx. $1M | No Setup Fee | Monthly Fee |
| MOU Fee | Yes | Yes | No Fee |
| Closing Fee | 5% + Debt | 5% + Debt | 5% |
| Debt Included in Fee Calculation | Yes | Yes | No |
| Fee Basis | Transaction + Debt | Transaction + Debt | Stock / Asset Value Only |
| Monthly Fee | - | - | Included / Credited |
* Fee structure varies depending on transaction size and complexity. Please contact us for details.
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