Inte Group

Basic Information

Stock Code
192A
Industry
Service Industry
Category Detail
Professional Services for Businesses
Prefecture
Tokyo
Establishment Year
June 2007
Listing Year
June 2024
Official Website
https://www.integroup.jp/
TSE Information
TSE Information
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Overview

Inte Group is a leading M&A brokerage firm for mid-sized and small enterprises founded in 2007, featuring a success-fee-only model and offering high price competitiveness.

Current Situation

Inte Group recorded a net profit of 191.12 million yen and total assets of 771.79 million yen in its fiscal year 2021, maintaining a solid financial foundation. It primarily provides M&A brokerage services to small and medium-sized enterprises, reducing client burdens through a success-fee-only system. It adopts a fee structure based on transfer prices, leveraging strong price competitiveness in the SME market. In 2020, it launched the PE Fund information portal site 'PE Fund.JP,' expanding into the information services sector. Competitors include Japan M&A Center Holdings and M&A Capital Partners. Moving forward, it aims to expand into large-scale M&A deals and strengthen services using digital platforms. With bases in Tokyo and Osaka, it focuses on supporting a wide range of clients. It listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market in June 2024, establishing a growth foundation through improved recognition and fundraising capabilities.

Trivia

Interesting Facts

  • One of the few companies specialized in success-fee-only M&A brokerage.
  • Self-operates a buyout fund information portal site.
  • Young listed company that newly listed on Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth in 2024.
  • Pioneer in fee structures without upfront or milestone payments.
  • Specializes in SME M&A needs with high competitiveness.
  • Bases in Tokyo and Osaka, strong in the Kansai region.
  • Representative is industry-renowned Ichiro Fujii.
  • Also engages in management and financial advisory to strengthen overall capabilities.
  • Features innovative pricing to compete with major rivals.
  • Applies success-fee model to large M&A deals as well.

Hidden Connections

  • Forms proprietary network with many buyout funds through PE Fund.JP.
  • Gains trust from both SMEs and funds via success-fee-only model.
  • Strengthens ties with financial institutions post-TSE Growth listing.
  • Successfully penetrates Kansai M&A market via Osaka base.
  • Representative's books widely recognized in the industry.
  • Comprehensive support for management funding in MBOs.
  • Possesses proprietary know-how to enhance client price negotiation power.
  • Unique sales approach focused on improving customer satisfaction.

Future Outlook

Growth Drivers

  • Increasing demand in SME M&A market
  • Expanding business succession needs due to aging population
  • Improved fundraising via Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth listing
  • Enhancement and expansion of digital information services
  • Expansion into large M&A deals
  • Strengthened collaboration with buyout funds
  • Continuation of competitive fee structure
  • Adaptability to domestic and international M&A trends

Strategic Goals

  • Capture over 20% market share
  • Further普及 of success-fee-only services
  • Maximize domestic buyout fund platform
  • Strengthen SME support for regional economic revitalization
  • Significant expansion of digital business revenue
  • Maximize brand value post-IPO
  • Strengthen multifaceted advisory business
  • Establish sustainable business model

Business Segments

SME M&A Brokerage

Overview
Brokers SME M&A on a success-fee-only basis, supporting business succession and divestitures.
Competitiveness
Low-risk service with no upfront fees
Customers
  • SME Owners
  • Owner-Managers
  • SME Management Teams
  • Corporate Acquisition Seekers
Products
  • Success-Fee-Only M&A Services
  • MBO Support
  • Advisory Services

Buyout Fund Support Services

Overview
Operates a platform connecting buyout funds and investees, supporting investment strategies.
Competitiveness
Leverages proprietary information network
Customers
  • PE Funds
  • Buyout Funds
  • Portfolio Companies
Products
  • PE Fund Information Platform
  • M&A Strategy Advice for Funds

Management and Financial Advisory

Overview
Provides advice and strategic planning support for management challenges.
Competitiveness
Specialized financial expertise and track record
Customers
  • Mid-sized SMEs
  • Owners
  • Finance Personnel
Products
  • Management Improvement Consulting
  • Financial Strategy Development Support

Competitive Advantage

Strengths

  • Success-fee-only fee structure
  • Specialization in SMEs
  • Operation of proprietary PE fund information platform
  • Solid financial foundation
  • Convenience of bases in Tokyo and Osaka
  • Strong price competitiveness
  • Extensive SME M&A track record
  • Team of experts with rich practical experience
  • High customer satisfaction
  • Speedy deal handling

Competitive Advantages

  • Risk-free support with zero upfront fees
  • Low-cost operations enabled by transfer price-based fees
  • Close collaboration with buyout funds for information provision
  • Flexible responsiveness tailored to SME characteristics
  • Expansion of information network via PE Fund.JP
  • Enhanced credibility through Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth listing
  • Support for strengthening client negotiation power
  • Proven track record in fast deal closures
  • Multifaceted support through broad industry knowledge

Threats

  • Intensifying competition in domestic M&A market
  • Price reduction offensives by major competitors
  • Business impacts from regulatory changes
  • Decline in M&A demand due to economic fluctuations
  • Risk of lagging in market digitalization
  • Increasing complexity of SME succession issues
  • Fierce competition for large deals
  • Challenges in talent acquisition
  • Credit risks from client companies

Innovations

2020: Launch of PE Fund.JP Platform

Overview
Launched a portal site for buyout funds and portfolio companies to begin information provision.
Impact
Contributed to increased market recognition and customer base expansion

2023: Expansion of Success-Fee-Only Model to Large Deals

Overview
Introduced success-fee model even for large M&A deals with transfer prices in the hundreds of billions of yen.
Impact
Achieved revenue diversification through acquisition of high-value deals

2024: New Listing on Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market

Overview
Achieved listing in June 2024 to enhance fundraising and brand power.
Impact
Strengthened capital base and improved social credibility

Sustainability

  • Contributes to regional economic revitalization through SME succession support
  • Supports sustainable corporate growth through M&A
  • Promotes fair market formation through improved information transparency
  • Advisory activities addressing social challenges
  • Thorough compliance training for employees
  • Efficiency improvements through digitalization of business processes