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M&A activity involving Japanese companies has increased by over 50% since the post-COVID peak in 2021 and is currently at an all-time high.
The aggregate value of outbound acquisitions by Japanese companies has more than doubled since 2020.
In a recent DC Advisory survey of Japan's top 100 corporations, over 60% of respondents expect to increase their overseas M&A and investment activity over the next three years.
According to a DC Advisory survey, approximately 40% of Japan's top 100 corporations are targeting M&A deals valued at over $500 million.
According to a DC Advisory survey, approximately 20% of Japan's top 100 corporations are contemplating M&A transactions exceeding $1 billion.
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Over the last 12 months, one-third of the companies sold by DC Advisory were acquired by Japanese buyers.
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Since the post-COVID peak in 2021, M&A deal volumes in the U.S. have declined by approximately 27%.
Since the post-COVID peak in 2021, M&A deal volumes in Europe have declined by approximately 34%.
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