Services

Investment Banking

Cross-Border M&A Advisory

We support Japanese companies' overseas expansion and foreign companies' inbound investment, in collaboration with GAP, a global network of independent investment banks across 20+ countries. We bring local intelligence and an objective standpoint, with advice tailored to each transaction's phase and objective.

Outbound M&A by Japanese companies
Inbound M&A by foreign companies into Japan
Country-by-country market intelligence via GAP
Local partner introduction and due diligence support

Domestic M&A Advisory

We advise on strategic acquisitions and divestitures, business succession and MBOs, and group restructuring and carve-outs. We translate principal and advisor perspectives to structure transactions that work for both sides.

Strategic acquisition and divestiture advisory
Business succession and MBO support
Group restructuring and carve-outs
Structuring and tax optimization advisory

Independent Second Opinion

We provide neutral advice to boards, independent assessments of ongoing transactions, and re-examination of valuations. Free from product-sales or parent-firm conflicts, we support the quality and accountability of decision-making.

Neutral advisory to the board (fairness opinion supplement)
Independent assessment of ongoing transactions
Valuation re-examination
Presentation of strategic alternatives

Real Estate & Structured Finance

Building on the management team's experience in US-Japan real estate finance and investment, and securitization (REIT, CMBS), we advise on real-estate-related M&A and the arrangement of structured finance.

Real estate-related M&A advisory
Real estate securitization advisory (REIT, CMBS, etc.)
Structured finance arrangement support
Real estate fund formation and GP coordination

Fund Formation & GP Services

We support the formation of private equity funds, advise institutional investors (LPs), and provide GP services. Together with the asset-management functions of CFH Group, we are building the infrastructure to host capital.

Private equity fund formation support
Advisory for institutional investors (LPs)
GP services
Coordination with group asset-management functions

Investment Analysis

Investment Strategy Analysis

We analyze the risk and return of various investment strategies in global markets and support the construction of optimal portfolios.

Quantitative analysis
Portfolio analysis
Equity stock-selection models
Risk-return optimization advisory

Southeast Asian Markets Research

Asian Markets Intelligence

We provide research on Southeast Asian macro and equity markets and sector trends, centered on Vietnam, for institutional investors and Japanese corporates. We work in collaboration with our CFH Vietnam local subsidiary.

Vietnam economy and equity market research
Southeast Asia macro and sector research
Cross-border M&A target screening
Periodic reports for institutional investors and corporates

Inquiry

For inquiries on cross-border or domestic M&A, real estate & structured finance, fund formation, or market research, please feel free to contact us.