We are a small to medium-sized company. Can we do M&A?
In recent years, M&A has been attracting attention as a solution for business succession (lack of successors) and as a growth strategy. Small-and medium-sized companies, as well as large-sized companies are actively conducting M&A.
Is it possible to transfer only a part of a business instead of the entire corporation (joint stock company, limited liability company, limited liability company, etc.)?
You can choose to do business transfer instead of M&A. In business transfer, you can negotiate with buyer about which business asset/liability to be, or not to be transferred.
My business is losing money, can I sell it?
Even if your company is in deficit or in the red, there is still a possibility for business sales as log as there is room for business improvement. Also, some buyers are seeking for good assets, know-how, or human resources, etc, even if the seller is in the red.
What is the right time to sell in M&A?
There are a variety of reasons such as succession or industry restructuring, but in many cases, the timing is particularly appropriate for a sale when the company, business, or industry is growing. In any case, we recommend that you start M&A sales activities (registration) as soon as possible in order not to miss the best timing of the sale since usually M&A takes 3-6 months.
I am a local company, can I sell?
Some buyers are looking mainly for companies in rural areas, so there is no reason that a company cannot sell because it is in a rural area.