SELL-SIDE
Sell-side advisory
For owners considering a sale or succession. We run a competitive process so buyers compete on price and terms. Fees are success-based only, with no retainer.
Learn moreM&A advisory for owner-led companies
Global PE expertise, applied to Japan's mid-market M&A.
We bring the seller's and buyer's perspectives gained in large-cap buyouts to owner-led companies in Japan that are selling, acquiring or raising capital. Every engagement is led personally by our founder, from the first conversation to closing.
SERVICES
Selling, buying or raising capital: from strategy to execution.
BUY-SIDE
Buy-side advisory
For companies and investors growing through acquisitions. As your outsourced deal team, we cover sourcing, LOI and due diligence, and support you on acquisition financing.
Learn moreFUNDRAISING
Fundraising advisory
For companies raising growth capital. We shape your capital strategy, financial model and equity story, and support your dialogue with investors in Japan and overseas.
Learn moreWHY ANN ARBOR ADVISERS
What sets us apart
01
A private equity exit process
A detailed business plan, an information memorandum that shows your strengths, and a competitive auction among several buyers. It is how private equity firms sell their portfolio companies, and it makes buyers compete not only on price but on the terms that matter to you.
02
Led personally, start to finish
Our founder leads every engagement from the first conversation to closing. Your adviser never changes, and we take on only a few mandates at a time.
03
We know exactly how buyers think
Years of making investment decisions on the buy side tell us what buyers value and how they price it, and we build that into your sale strategy.
04
A specialist team for every deal
We work with certified public accountants formerly with leading financial advisory firms, as well as lawyers and tax advisers, covering due diligence and valuation. We can also run negotiations and prepare all materials in English.
CASE STUDY
Sold at 4.2x the initial valuation
Digital marketing company serving the healthcare sector
Challenge
The owners were considering a sale. The question was how far the price could rise above the initial valuation.
Approach
We directed the whole process, from a business plan with detailed KPIs and the information memorandum through auction design, due diligence and negotiation of the share purchase agreement.
Outcome
The company was sold to a private equity fund at 4.2x the initial valuation.
FOUNDER
A message from our founder
For most owners, selling a company is a once-in-a-lifetime decision. I have bought and sold companies in private equity and raised capital as an entrepreneur. I take on a small number of mandates and lead each one personally.
Ryo Yazu, CEO
Let's start with a confidential conversation.
You don't need to have decided anything yet. We can help you map out the options and how to proceed. Consultations are free of charge.