To all brokerage firms and financial advisory firms:

Funai Research Institute Group's approach to M&A

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As an industry-specific "management consulting company"
We gain a deep understanding of the business and grasp the aspirations of the management.

As an industry-specific "management consulting firm," we value a deep understanding of the business and grasping the aspirations of the business owner.

With over 100 specialized departments across various industries, we gain a deep understanding of your business's strengths and support succession that respects the owner's vision.

Furthermore, the strong governance and sense of security provided by a prime listed company will significantly strengthen the relationship of trust between your company and the seller.

Why is the Funai Research Institute Group "the choice"?

The four benefits you will be introduced to,
Clear investment criteria

01A sense of security regarding closing a deal

  • Creditworthiness and financial strength as a listed company

    As a company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime List, we have ample cash reserves and strong fundraising capabilities, so you can confidently bring us deals ranging from several hundred million yen to several tens of billions of yen.

  • Fair evaluation based on a deep understanding of the industry

    Even in niche industries, we have expert consultants who are intimately familiar with those sectors.

    We will fairly evaluate not only financial figures, but also unique know-how, technology, and future potential.

  • Flexible consideration from the non-name stage.

    Even with non-name information in the sourcing (initial consideration) stage, we will provide a speedy initial response (feasibility assessment) regarding industry evaluation points and potential synergies.

02To the owner/manager
"Easy-to-propose" PMI policy

When intermediaries make proposals to owners, the biggest hurdle is the concern about the "ruthless PMI (post-merger integration) process" after the acquisition.

The Funai Research Institute Group takes a different approach from other benchmark companies, which often involve "management overhauls" or "drastic cost cuts," thereby minimizing the risk of problems after closing.

  • Release from personal guarantees (joint and several guarantees) for business owners

    As a result of joining our group, we will, in principle, release any personal guarantees that owners are currently liable for. This will provide owners with significant peace of mind.

  • Continuation of management structure

    "The president doesn't need to resign." We welcome the current management team to remain in their positions, and will, in principle, maintain the company name and trade name.

    We guarantee an environment where your client's president can continue to manage their business with pride even after the M&A.

  • A welcoming atmosphere

    We prioritize "welcoming" over strengthening control. We have a culture of warmly welcoming new employees throughout the group, including ceremonies such as signing events, which helps reduce psychological friction during PMI (Post-Merger Integration).

03An environment where you can "grow"

When we speak to the executives of companies that are candidates to join our group, what we confidently explain is the "top-line (sales) synergy."

Companies that join the group can leverage the following group assets, thus expecting increased corporate value through "sales expansion" rather than cost reduction.

  • Cross-selling to a customer base of 7,000 companies

    Consulting clients and member companies (managementManagement workshops) We can propose service solutions for your clients.

  • Recruitment capacity of 200 people per year

    We support the recruitment of highly specialized professionals, leveraging our group's brand power and expertise.

  • Highest level of employee compensation

    We will provide employee stock ownership plans with favorable terms and comprehensive employee benefits to increase employee satisfaction after the transfer and to help prevent employee turnover.

04Reliable practical execution through a strong promotion system of "Trinity"

By having our three group companies work closely together, we ensure that the cases of our intermediaries and financial advisors are not delayed and are guided to a successful conclusion through a professional process.

A strong, tripartite promotion system

  • Funai Soken Holdings Inc.Strategic PMI

    We strongly support your company's smooth integration into our group by leading the execution of M&A based on group strategy and a smooth post-merger integration (PMI) process.

  • Professional valuation by Agata FAS

    By having specialized companies handle due diligence and business valuation, we ensure a fair and transparent process so that owners can proceed with confidence.

  • Practical support and collaboration by business companies

    Through on-site business analysis and the provision of human resources and expertise, we support concrete business collaborations and growth from the ground up, starting from day one of your participation.

Target area

[(Current) Target Areas] Funai Research Institute Group M&A Strategy and Priority Targets

In the field of consulting
High-quality growth strategy

We will focus our efforts on "consulting" and related fields. We do not engage in M&A solely for expansion; instead, we promote the integration of companies into our group where there are synergies for both parties.

[(Current) Target Areas] Funai Research Institute Group M&A Strategy and Priority Targets

Intermediary company
Feedback from FA companies

Here are some comments we have received from brokerage firms and financial advisory firms.

The depth of understanding of the business,
This directly led to the owner's trust.

Although it was a niche B2B business, the consultant in charge immediately understood the essence and strengths of the business, and the owner felt confident proceeding with negotiations, thinking, "If the buyer understands this well, then I'll go ahead with the negotiations." As an intermediary, it saved me a lot of explanation time, and the deal was closed very smoothly.

Ease of making proposals
It stands out from the rest.

Because their policies of "maintaining the company name" and "continuing the current system" are clear, we can confidently recommend them to owners who have concerns about the succession. Even after the deal is finalized, we hear from former owners that "the employees are happy to be part of the Funai Research Institute Group," and we feel that we made the right recommendation.

With a professional promotion system,
I felt confident entrusting it to them.

Thanks to the "trinity" system involving collaboration between the holding company, FAS, and on-site experts, there were no delays from due diligence to closing. Because professionals in each field were available, we were able to entrust even complex cases to them with confidence.