Private Equity
One-stop advice to private equity firms throughout their investment cycle by a team of experienced experts with a track record of being on the front lines.
We provide private equity firms with comprehensive advice throughout their investment cycle from acquisition by means of leveraged buyout (LBO) or management buyout (MBO), minority investment including PIPEs or growth investment through exit, depending on their investment strategies. At the acquisition/investment stage, we design and propose optimal transaction structures utilizing, among other things, tender offers, squeeze-outs and third-party allotments, as well as transaction finance structures including LBO finance. We also advise on effective strategies to address the risk of shareholder disputes such as appraisal suits, which are increasing in frequency, from the initial phase of the transaction. After the acquisition/investment, we provide strategic advice for the maximization of investment value by: (i) optimizing the capital structure through corporate reorganizations, refinancing of existing debt and co-investments by strategic partners; and (ii) enhancing the target company’s value through roll-ups, the introduction of incentive programs, development of internal management facilitating efficient business operations and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. At the exit stage, we provide one-stop services covering a wide range of exit options including initial public offerings, trade sales and business carve-outs.
Recent Work
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- 2024.6
- Carlyle: Sale of Tokiwa Cosmetics Group Inc. to Nihon Kolmar Holdings Co., Ltd.
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- 2024.5
- Carlyle : Acquisition of KFC Holdings Japan Ltd.
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- 2024.5
- Star Asia Management Japan Ltd. - Acquisition of Minacia Co. Ltd.
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- 2024.5
- Logisteed, Ltd. – Acquisition of Alps Logistics Co., Ltd.
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- 2024.4
- SMBC Capital Partners Co., Ltd. - Acquisition of UDI Building Confirmations and Inspections. Inc.
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- 2024.2
- SEPPOSHA and Others - Privatization of Snow Peak Inc. through MBO
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- 2024.1
- Japan Post Capital Co., Ltd. - Investment in Hacobell Inc.
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- 2024.1
- EQT - Acquisition of shares in HRBrain, Inc.
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- 2023.12
- Japan Post Capital Co, Ltd. - Investment in Mujin, Inc.
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- 2023.12
- GIC Pte. Ltd. – Joint Investment in WHI Holdings Co., Ltd. with Bain Capital
Awards & Rankings
Seminars
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N&A Legal Forum
European M&A dynamics - what makes a successful auction transaction in Germany and the Netherlands
Tokyo
Nishimura & Asahi Seminars
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Acquiring your competitor: ins and outs of domestic M&A
External Seminars
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N&A Legal Forum
European M&A dynamics - what makes a successful transaction in Italy
Tokyo
Nishimura & Asahi Seminars
Publications
News
- Media
- Round-table discussion: Future Prospects of M&A in Japan: Latest Trends in Cross-Border M&A in Europe and the Middle East
- Media
- Press mention: Green New Deals - ESG driving sustainable M&As (Asian Legal Business Japan- December 2022)
- Notices
- Legal and Accounting Guidebook for Collaboration with Vietnamese Startups