Nihon M&A Center Holdings

Basic Information

Stock Code: 2127
Industry: Services
Category Detail: Professional Services for Businesses
Prefecture: Tokyo
Establishment Year: April 1991
Listing Year: October 2006
Official Website: https://www.nihon-ma.co.jp/groups/
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Other Companies: Grooving, Reiwa Accounting Holdings, Yamada Consulting Group, M&A Capital, Sigmaxyz Holdings, Strike, FPG, Aoyama Property Networks, M&A Research Institute, Funai Consulting Holdings

Overview

Japan M&A Center is the largest M&A brokerage firm targeting mid-sized and small enterprises, founded in 1991. It is a leading company in the services sector, leveraging strong partnerships with regional financial institutions nationwide.

Current Situation

Nihon M&A Center Holdings achieved consolidated revenue of 36.1 billion yen and operating profit of 16.4 billion yen in the fiscal year ended March 2021, boasting the largest scale in Japan's domestic SME M&A brokerage industry. It maintains an extensive network of business alliances with regional banks and accounting firms nationwide, with a strength in succession deals. Bases are established in major cities such as Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya, and it is expanding overseas with representative offices in various Asian countries. Since 2019, it has launched services supporting J-Adviser qualification acquisition and TOKYO PRO Market listing assistance, focusing on new growth areas. In 2021, it transitioned to a holding company structure to strengthen governance and build a management system aimed at sustainable growth. Moving forward, it plans business expansion centered on supporting SME growth and promoting industry reorganization, while emphasizing social responsibility and sustainability.

Trivia

Interesting Facts

Founded initially centered on certified public accountants and tax accountants nationwide.
One of Japan's largest firms in SME M&A brokerage.
Contributed to the creation of the J-Adviser qualification system.
Built alliance network with approximately 50 regional banks nationwide.
Operates multiple representative offices and local subsidiaries in Asia.
Pioneered TOKYO PRO Market listing support services in Japan.
Engages not only in M&A brokerage but also education and publishing.
Achieved revenue and profit growth even during the COVID-19 pandemic with solid management.
Co-founded the M&A Senior Expert certification system.
Employs approximately 810 personnel forming an expert collective.
Paid-in capital of approximately 3.8 billion yen with stable financial base.
Transitioned to holding company structure to strengthen hands-on management.
Major shareholders include trust banks and major financial institutions.
Contributes to industry knowledge enhancement through diverse book publications.
Actively supports regional financial institutions in successor searches.

Hidden Connections

Established Japan Investment Fund Co., Ltd. jointly with Development Bank of Japan to expand financial support base.
Established company for business succession jointly with Aoyama Property Networks Co., Ltd. to strengthen industry collaboration.
Established joint venture with Japan Asia Investment Co., Ltd., linking to investment fund operations.
Serves as pipeline role contributing to regional economic revitalization through alliances with many regional banks.
Featured as top M&A support firm on TV Tokyo's popular program 'Cambria Palace'.
Established ZUUM-A Co., Ltd. as joint venture with ZUU Co., Ltd., advancing into fintech domain.
Continuously implements compliance and information security enhancements as social responsibility.
Changed market from Tokyo Stock Exchange Mothers to First Section (now Prime) to expand corporate scale.

Future Outlook

Growth Drivers

Increasing business succession needs among SMEs
Strengthening alliances with regional banks and expanding partnership scope
Growing M&A demand in Asian overseas markets
Service efficiency and expansion through IT and AI utilization
Expansion of TOKYO PRO Market listing support business
Improved deal success rates through enhanced PMI processes
Launch of new industry-specific M&A services
Expansion of M&A education business and expert talent development

Strategic Goals

Maintain position as Japan's largest M&A brokerage and expand market share
Strengthen overseas network centered on Asia
Advanced deal matching through digital technology
Operate as a sustainable company fulfilling social responsibility
Revenue diversification through diverse service lineup
Strengthen partnerships contributing to regional economic revitalization
Expand and enhance talent development and expert certification systems
Establish education and consulting business exceeding 50 billion yen in annual revenue
Maximize customer satisfaction through post-M&A integration support
One-stop service integration for legal and tax support

Business Segments

M&A Brokerage Services

Overview

Provides comprehensive support for all stages of M&A for mid-sized and small enterprises.

Competitiveness

Extensive alliance network with financial institutions and business succession expertise

Customers

Mid-sized and SME owners
Regional banks
Credit unions
Securities companies
Accounting firms
Consulting firms
Venture capital
Corporate acquirers
Corporate sellers
Business successors

Products

M&A Brokerage
Business Succession Support
Corporate Valuation
Legal Support
Tax Consulting
Due Diligence
PMI Consulting
Education and Certification Programs
Listing Support Services
Overseas Expansion Support

Education and Training Services

Overview

Offers education programs to enhance specialized knowledge and skills in M&A.

Competitiveness

High-quality training content based on extensive practical experience

Customers

M&A experts
Financial and accounting firms
Corporate executives
In-house M&A personnel

Products

M&A Senior Expert Certification
Various Seminars
Practical Training
Textbook Publishing

Overseas Business Expansion Support

Overview

Provides M&A brokerage services aimed at overseas expansion and growth, centered on Asia.

Competitiveness

Network through local subsidiaries and representative offices

Customers

Japanese companies expanding into Asia
Overseas subsidiaries
Asian investors

Products

Overseas M&A Brokerage
Local Market Research
Legal Regulation Advice
Local Partner Introductions

Financial and Legal Consulting

Overview

Specialized services to mitigate financial and legal risks during M&A execution.

Competitiveness

One-stop support by experts strong in practical matters

Customers

M&A involved companies
Financial advisors
Audit firms
Judicial scriveners

Products

Financial Analysis
Valuation
Contract Review
Various Procedural Support

Industry-Specific Solutions

Overview

M&A support services by specialized teams focused on specific industries.

Competitiveness

Deep industry knowledge and team of experienced consultants

Customers

Healthcare and nursing care operators
Manufacturers
IT-related companies
Services industry executives

Products

Industry-Specific M&A Brokerage
Business Succession Support
Consulting Leveraging Industry Knowledge
PMI Support

Competitive Advantage

Strengths

Largest in mid-sized and SME M&A brokerage
Strong nationwide network with regional banks
High expertise and extensive track record
Aggressive expansion into Asia
Comprehensive support including legal and tax
Strength in business succession deals
Abundant education and certification programs
Governance enhancement via holding company structure
Numerous branches and sales offices
TOKYO PRO Market listing support services
Solid financial base
Broad customer base
Online matching platform

Competitive Advantages

High deal acquisition power through close business ties with regional financial institutions
Deeper market understanding than competitors due to SME focus
Abundant expertise and track record in business succession, high reliability
Capable of handling overseas deals with Asian local subsidiaries
Achieves one-stop provision with diverse service lineup
Improves deal success rate through post-M&A PMI consulting
Maintains and improves internal quality via expert certification system
Diversifies revenue through related businesses like listing support and education
Strong financial position maintains stable management base
Abundant customer touchpoints with sales offices in major regions nationwide
Efficient matching through database management of numerous customers and deals

Threats

Intensifying competition in M&A market making customer acquisition fierce
Risk of deal reduction due to economic fluctuations or decreased corporate investment
Potential deal complexity from legal or tax system changes
Demand fluctuations accompanying changes in regional SME management environment
Competition with new entrant IT platform companies
Political and economic risks in overseas expansion
Impact of unpredictable external factors like pandemics
Changes in financial institutions' strategies affecting alliance relations
Risk of client company bankruptcy
Intensifying talent acquisition competition
Service obsolescence due to rapid technological innovation
Declining profit margins from intensified price competition

Innovations

2021: Transition to Holding Company Structure

Overview: Transitioned to holding company structure to improve business efficiency and strengthen governance.
Impact: Enables advanced management and flexible business development

2020: Establishment of Local Subsidiary in Vietnam

Overview: Established local subsidiary in Vietnam to correspond to Asian market expansion.
Impact: Contributes to acquisition and expansion of overseas M&A deals

2020: Opening of Representative Office in Malaysia

Overview: Installed office in Malaysia to strengthen support for Southeast Asian expansion.
Impact: Promotes new customer acquisition through localized support

2021: Launch of TOKYO PRO Market Listing Support Services

Overview: Introduced listing support services for specific markets targeting emerging companies.
Impact: Supports management base strengthening and develops new customer segments

2022: Development of Online M&A Matching Platform

Overview: Improved efficiency of deal matching in line with digitalization promotion.
Impact: Contributes to increased deals and higher success rates

2023: Enhancement of PMI Consulting Services

Overview: Expanded post-M&A integration support services to provide added value.
Impact: Improves customer satisfaction and promotes repeat usage

2024: Promotion of J-Adviser Qualification System

Overview: Utilizes M&A expert certification system to ensure service quality.
Impact: Enhances employee expertise and reliability

2024: Introduction of AI-Powered Deal Analysis System

Overview: Utilizes AI to improve accuracy of deal matching.
Impact: Improves response efficiency and generates high-probability success deals

Sustainability

Supports business succession for regional SMEs to promote local economic revitalization
Builds sustainable economic foundation through alliances with regional financial institutions nationwide
Emphasizes improving employee work environment and utilizing diverse talent
Continuously addresses compliance and information security enhancement
Promotes environmental awareness internally and externally to fulfill social responsibility