KPMG FAS Enhances Its Global Business Restructuring Services

KPMG FAS, headquartered in Chiyoda, Tokyo, has refined its extensive support for business withdrawal and restructuring under the new initiative called "Global Business Restructuring Services." This enhancement aims to provide comprehensive support for clients throughout the decision-making process to execution, emphasizing the practical implications of exit strategies.

The underpinning philosophy of this service is coined as "Exit to Entry." Instead of viewing withdrawal as a dead end, it reframes the withdrawal process as an opportunity to redesign business portfolios, leveraging them as entry points to further growth opportunities. The evaluation of global business strategies has become integral to future planning, especially for organizations operating internationally.

In recent times, the international business landscape has grown increasingly uncertain due to heightened geopolitical risks, intensifying competition from emerging market players, and the ongoing restructuring of supply chains. According to the Bank of Japan’s quarterly survey, the proportion of overseas sales among Japanese companies has reached a high level, making the management of international business a critical agenda that executives cannot overlook.

In this context, reviewing global operations and supply chains transcends mere loss mitigation and constitutes a strategic management decision concerning the entire business portfolio. The complexity of examining options for selling, liquidating, or restructuring operations, adjusting to local stakeholders, and responding to regulatory and tax considerations has increased substantially. As a result, company executives are required to make swift decisions, fully considering their feasibility.

KPMG FAS is now better equipped to assist clients during these challenging times by providing comprehensive support that encompasses every stage of the business restructuring process:

1. Assessment of Business Viability and Withdrawal Options: Evaluating the potential of business units and exploring various withdrawal strategies.
2. Redesigning the Business Portfolio: Offering guidance on resource reallocation and investment for future growth endeavors.
3. Facilitating Sales or Liquidation Processes: Supporting the execution of business sales or discontinuation procedures.
4. Managing Projects with Stakeholder Engagement: Incorporating risk management strategies to prevent incidents while addressing concerns of customers and employees.

Through these efforts, KPMG FAS leverages its extensive experience and expertise in business withdrawal and restructuring. The firm brings together legal, tax, and various specialists under the Project Management Office (PMO) to provide hands-on support from initial considerations to execution. With a foundation in practical implementation capabilities, the firm also considers capital allocation and growth strategy post-exit, integrating insights in strategy formulation and corporate finance to assist in transitioning to the next phase of management.

For more specific support offerings and case studies, interested parties can visit the KPMG FAS website directly.

About KPMG FAS

KPMG FAS is a member firm of KPMG International and forms a core part of KPMG Japan. The firm comprehensively supports initiatives aimed at enhancing corporate value, from strategy formulation and transactions (including M&A, business restructuring, and corporate revitalization) to post-deal activities. Its primary services encompass M&A advisory, business renewal advisory, management consulting, and fraud investigations.

KPMG FAS is committed to integrating global business restructuring within the vital strategy of enterprises, facilitating their ongoing value creation efforts.