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Strengthening M&A and Business Succession Support

Trambi, a leading platform specializing in M&A for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) based in Minato, Tokyo, has entered into a strategic partnership with ICO Consulting, a consulting firm with over 40 years of experience in supporting owner-operated businesses based in Chuo, Osaka. This partnership aims to enhance practical assistance in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) as well as business succession processes.

Background and Objectives of the Partnership

ICO Consulting has been providing management support for mid-sized companies, focusing on strategies such as preferential stock and high retirement allowances to enhance corporate value and facilitate business succession. As the company has seen an increase in M&A consultations in recent years, it recognized the need to collaborate with Trambi to identify better acquisition opportunities and strengthen transfer support.

In contrast, Trambi has expanded its reach significantly, now boasting over 200,000 users, including a wide array of buyers from listed and large organizations. Leveraging this extensive network, the company has been introducing optimal acquisition candidates to mid-sized firms supported by ICO. Over the past year, multiple significant M&A transactions have successfully taken place, underscoring the effectiveness of their collaboration. To further solidify this partnership, they have transitioned from a simple service agreement to a capital alliance.

Key Benefits of the Partnership for Seller Owners

Enhanced Pre-M&A Consulting Support

ICO Consulting will improve pre-sale consulting support, including financial improvement and corporate value enhancement strategies, aimed at maximizing the selling company's worth and securing favorable sale conditions.

Strengthened Matching of Acquisition Candidates

With a network exceeding 200,000 across the nation, Trambi will prioritize introducing firms that match the buyer's criteria to ICO Consulting, ensuring effective matches for prospective acquisitions.

Joint Seminars and Workshops

The partnership will also focus on conducting seminars and workshops that disseminate the latest insights and practical know-how related to business succession and M&A, ultimately aiding management decision-making.

Collaborative Intermediary and Advisory Functions

By integrating ICO Consulting's management expertise and Trambi's specialization in M&A practices, both companies will provide comprehensive support tailored to the needs of both sellers and buyers.

Message to Business Owners

For business owners contemplating their next growth step, whether in search of a suitable buyer or pondering the commencement of succession or M&A, Trambi and ICO Consulting join forces to enhance business value and facilitate connections with the best partners. The final major task for entrepreneurs, "business succession," is crucial. Our focus is not merely on immediate sales, but on achieving M&A outcomes that connect to the future of your business, and we are here to lend our full support.