KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Nihon M&A Center Holdings has established a subsidiary fund management company Asean to Global Capital (AtoG Capital) to support Japanese companies’ expansion into the Southeast Asian region.
Through this fund, it aims to facilitate cross-border merger and acquisition (M&A) transactions, with the first partnership to kick off in Malaysia with CK MAC Global Sdn Bhd, a trading company specialising in computer numerical control machinery and after-sales services, which has a presence in Malaysia and Singapore, a Nihon M&A statement said today.
AtoG Capital also focuses on promoting cross-border M&A opportunities between Japanese companies and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) within ASEAN, said Nihon M&A Center.
The initiative underscored the company’s commitment to assist SMEs in restructuring their operations, thus, fostering successful partnerships with Japanese companies as the outcome.
Nihon M&A Center head of ASEAN region Yusuke Ojima said Japan and ASEAN have forged strong business partnerships for decades, driven by a mutual commitment to economic regional development.
“With AtoG Capital, this represents a significant step in facilitating cross-border investment opportunities. We are dedicated to providing clients with the resources and expertise to navigate international M&A complexities, fostering successful partnerships that promote sustainable growth,” he said.
Ojima said Japan’s domestic market is in the maturity and saturation phase and growth potential is limited.
ASEAN and foreign markets offer opportunities for Japanese companies.
By expanding investments into these high-growth markets, Japanese companies can mitigate risks associated with domestic economic fluctuations and leverage opportunities for long-term growth and market expansion.
AtoG Capital will facilitate a two-phase exit process for companies, supporting internal restructuring and later assisting in share sales through Nihon M&A Center's advisory services.
The fund will ensure alignment with Japanese business standards and offer a structured post-merger integration approach, minimising time and costs for successful exits.
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