M&A Capital Partners

Basic Information

Stock Code: 6080
Industry: Services
Category Detail: Professional Services for Businesses
Prefecture: Tokyo
Establishment Year: October 2005
Listing Year: November 2013
Official Website: https://www.ma-cp.com/
TSE Information: TSE Information
Yahoo! Finance: Yahoo! Finance
Other Companies: Japan M&A, Groving, Reiwa Accounting Holdings, Yamada Consulting Group, Sigmax Holdings, Strike, FPG, Aoyama Property Networks, M&A Research Institute, Funai Research Institute Holdings

Overview

Established in 2005, it is a leading independent advisory firm specializing in M&A brokerage for mid-sized and small enterprises, featuring a dedicated consultant assignment system.

Current Situation

M&A Capital Partners recorded consolidated sales of approximately 19.1 billion yen and operating profit of approximately 6.3 billion yen for the fiscal year ending September 2024. Primarily targeting mid-sized and small enterprises, it conducts M&A brokerage advisory services and has established a solid position in the industry. It garners support from many customers through its dedicated consultant service with no upfront fees. Subsidiaries include Recof, Recof Data, and Mirai FP, with business development advancing by leveraging group synergies. The partnership with Mizuho Bank is being strengthened to enhance responses to business succession needs. In 2022, the headquarters was relocated to Tokyo Midtown Yaesu, reinforcing the business base in the city center. Moving forward, it aims to lead the expansion of the M&A market while meeting expectations for industry growth.

Trivia

Interesting Facts

Pioneer in the SME M&A brokerage market.
Early adopter of no-upfront-fee service model in the industry.
Owns M&A-related data company as group subsidiary.
Representative Director Satoru Nakamura has published books in the M&A industry.
Strengthened business succession support through financial institution partnerships.
Headquartered in prime location at Tokyo Midtown Yaesu.
Mid-sized with 313 consolidated employees yet high-profit structure.
Expands consulting services beyond M&A brokerage.
Achieved transition to Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market in 2014.
Improves customer satisfaction with dedicated consultant assignment.
Handles corporate turnaround business within the group.
Business alliance with Mizuho Bank draws industry attention.
Specializes in solving SME business succession issues.
Offers broad M&A services including major related companies.
Actively promotes industry-specific education and training.

Hidden Connections

Closely collaborates with Mizuho Bank to support M&A via financial institutions.
Subsidiary Recof Data manages one of Japan's largest M&A information databases.
High reliability as a Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market-listed company.
Representative Satoru Nakamura wields influence in the industry through lectures and publications.
Utilizes subsidiary Mirai FP's corporate turnaround technology group-wide.
Contributes to local economic revitalization through business succession initiatives.
Specialized presence in M&A brokerage for independent mid-sized and SMEs.
Differentiates from competitors by providing comprehensive management and financial advisory.

Future Outlook

Growth Drivers

Increasing business succession needs among SMEs
M&A market expansion and diversifying deals
Deal growth from strengthened financial institution collaborations
Service expansion leveraging group synergies
Efficient deal management through IT technology utilization
M&A activation from legal system improvements
Increased corporate investment appetite from economic recovery
Added value enhancement through strengthened consulting capabilities
Specialized talent development and securing via education business
Expansion of services to local SMEs
Rise in sustainability-oriented companies
Market expansion from increasing global M&A

Strategic Goals

Maintain and expand No.1 share in domestic SME M&A market
Improve customer satisfaction through advanced integration of group services
Promote full automation of deal management via IT platform
Strengthen and expand financial institution collaborations in business succession support
Practice ESG management integrating sustainability into corporate operations
Qualitative improvement of industry talent through education and training
Regional economic contribution by expanding services to local SMEs
Diversify revenue models through new business area development
Enhance comprehensive capabilities and market expansion in corporate turnaround support
Expand international business through strengthened overseas collaborations

Business Segments

M&A Advisory Services

Overview

Provides comprehensive support from M&A planning to execution for mid-sized and small enterprises.

Competitiveness

High-quality support through dedicated consultant assignment system

Customers

Mid-sized companies
SME owners
Venture companies
Investment funds
Business succession aspirants

Products

M&A brokerage
Corporate valuation
Due diligence support
Negotiation support

Corporate Turnaround and Financial Consulting

Overview

Provides specialized support to companies in turnaround using subsidiary Mirai FP.

Competitiveness

Comprehensive turnaround support through group collaboration

Customers

Companies in debt restructuring
Companies formulating turnaround plans
Companies seeking management improvement

Products

Financial reconstruction support
Corporate turnaround plans
Fundraising support

M&A Data Services

Overview

Sells comprehensive and reliable M&A-related data provided by Recof and Recof Data.

Competitiveness

Industry-leading database and analysis technology

Customers

Corporate advisors
Financial institutions
Management planning departments

Products

M&A market data
Corporate information analysis tools

Business Succession Consulting

Overview

Provides optimal solutions for business succession needs through collaboration with Mizuho Bank.

Competitiveness

Smooth support system through close ties with financial institutions

Customers

Individual executives
Family business owners
SME successors

Products

Succession plan formulation
Inheritance countermeasures support
M&A-utilizing business succession

Human Resource Development Services

Overview

Supports organizational capability enhancement through human resource education leveraging industry expertise.

Competitiveness

Practical training by instructors with extensive practical experience

Customers

M&A consultants
Management executives
SME owners

Products

M&A training
Leadership development programs

IT Platform Provision

Overview

Provides IT tools enabling efficient M&A deal management and matching.

Competitiveness

Dedicated system with superior usability

Customers

Consulting firms
SME executives

Products

Deal management system
Corporate matching platform

Competitive Advantage

Strengths

High-quality M&A support via dedicated consultant system
Extensive track record with SME-targeted deals
Group company synergies
Strategic partnership with Mizuho Bank
Stable financial base and high profit margins
Advanced M&A data analysis capabilities
Broad industry knowledge and extensive experience
High expertise of specialized consultants
Flexible business succession support system
Multi-faceted services responding to market needs
Reliability of Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market listing
High consulting capabilities
Strength in corporate turnaround field
Provision of customer-centric services

Competitive Advantages

Customer-oriented service with no upfront fees
Dedicated consulting system specialized for SMEs
Multi-faceted deal handling leveraging group companies
Strengthened business succession support through financial institution collaboration
Advice based on abundant industry data and information
Robust business model demonstrating high profitability
Stable deal acquisition through long-term customer relationships
Advanced specialized knowledge focused on M&A market
Strong brand image and recognition
High evaluation for flexible responsiveness
Proactive entry into new business areas
Comprehensive service provision including legal and tax
Industry talent development through education and training
Efficient service deployment via IT tool adoption

Threats

Price pressure from intense market competition
Operational constraints from regulatory changes
Impact from economic fluctuations in M&A market
Competitors' increased IT investments
Diversification of customer business succession needs
Risk of deal reduction due to economic conditions
Service quality decline from talent outflow
Information leakage risks and security challenges
Market share competition from new entrants
Impact from unstable international situation
Delayed response to technology evolution
Deterioration of major customers' business environment

Innovations

2021: Mirai FP Co., Ltd. joins the group

Overview: Welcomed Mirai FP, strong in corporate turnaround, into the group to strengthen turnaround support system.
Impact: Expanded scope of turnaround deals and group synergies

2022: Headquarters relocation to Tokyo Midtown Yaesu

Overview: Relocated headquarters to central business district to improve operational efficiency and external collaboration.
Impact: Promotes organizational revitalization through improved office environment

2023: Strengthened business succession support partnership with Mizuho Bank

Overview: Enhanced business succession support system through financial institution collaboration via business alliance.
Impact: Contributes to customer base expansion and deal generation

2024: Enhanced deal management on IT platform

Overview: Improved functionality of M&A deal management system to boost consultant efficiency.
Impact: Improved service quality and deal processing speed

Sustainability

Regional economic revitalization through SME support
Contribution to employment maintenance via business succession support
Enhanced reliability through governance strengthening
Promotion of environmentally considerate office operations
Continuous reinforcement of information security measures