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Upcoming Seminar on M&A and PMI Support for SMEs

A special seminar targeted at small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) consultants will be hosted by BATONZ, a leading M&A support platform, in collaboration with Haneda Consulting. This event will take place on August 26, 2025, and aims to provide insights on the recently announced "SME M&A Market Reform Plan" by the Small and Medium Enterprise Agency of Japan. The seminar will explore the evolving role of SME consultants in enhancing M&A and post-merger integration (PMI) support.

Seminar Overview

The event is particularly relevant following the public announcement by the Small and Medium Enterprise Agency on August 5, 2025 about the new M&A market reforms, which have highlighted the critical role of SME consultants in M&A activities. Attendees will benefit from expert insights provided by the speakers:

1. Masanao Saradani, CLO and COO of BATONZ, will share key takeaways regarding the SME M&A Market Reform Plan. He has been instrumental in legal aspects surrounding business redress and M&A support.
2. Aki Haneda, founder of Haneda Consulting, will discuss practical examples of PMI failures and provide actionable advice on how to effectively navigate M&A processes for successful integration.

Who Should Attend?

This seminar is highly recommended for those who:

• - Want to learn about the latest government discussions on SME M&A.
• - Seek specific case studies related to PMI.
• - Aim to broaden their M&A support capabilities as SME consultants.

Event Details

• - Title: The Future of SME Consulting in M&A and PMI Support, Based on the SME Agency's M&A Market Reform Plan – Insights from Practitioners About PMI Failures and Practical Tips.
• - Date: August 26, 2025
• - Time: 16:30 to 18:30 (Doors open at 16:00)
• - Format: Offline (Limited to 15 participants) and Online options available.
• - Cost: Free participation. An optional networking event will be held post-seminar for offline attendees at a cost of 3,000 yen.
• - Venue: Batonz conference room, 3-12-5 Tsukiji, Chuo-ku, Tokyo.
• - Co-hosted by: Haneda Consulting and Batonz.

Registration

To register, participants can use the following links:

• - For offline attendance: Register Here
• - For online attendance: Register Here

Speaker Profiles

Aki Haneda

• - Represents Haneda Consulting and has extensive experience in M&A strategy, serving over a decade in both Japanese and international companies. He specializes in PMI and has authored a comprehensive guide on PMI practices.

Masanao Saradani

• - A lawyer and executive officer at BATONZ, Saradani is a noted authority in corporate law with a focus on M&A and business recovery. He has played a vital role in the drafting of policy supporting M&A practices at Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.

About Haneda Consulting

Haneda Consulting operates with the philosophy of achieving successful M&A through effective PMI support. They provide holistic assistance from the due diligence phase post-agreement to seamless integration, drawing on their expertise in SME consulting.

About BATONZ

BATONZ is committed to making M&A accessible to everyone, anywhere, easily, and freely. With a vision to enable seamless transitions of businesses, it has positioned itself as the leading M&A support platform by combining expert advice with digital innovation to offer cutting-edge services.

For more information about BATONZ, please visit BATONZ Official Site.