Our approach to revitalizing local economies
Through optimal M&A across all regions of Japan, including rural areas, we help revitalize local economies by ensuring the continuity of essential businesses, increasing corporate value for our clients, and maintaining employment.
We also contribute to local communities by addressing various issues through our business and social contribution activities. These include stimulating regional tourism and exchange, supporting the preservation and transmission of local culture, and participating in local events and initiatives.
Contributing to local economies through M&A
Succession M&A to protect the local economy
We actively pursue business succession M&A to protect local economies.
Example case study:
Driving regional revitalization through "Onsen Musume"
Enbound Inc. aims for global expansion by strengthening its organizational foundation through M&A.
Case Study No. 135
Mr. Ryo Hasimoto, CEO, Enbound Inc.
https://www.strike.co.jp/case/interviews/detail_135.html (Available in Japanese)
Example case study:
A long-established wholesale company driving the local economy successfully completes an M&A deal with a major trading company through a strong partnership with a regional bank and an M&A brokerage firm.
Case Study No. 63
Mr. Masatake Imai, Chairman and Director, Shinbo Edix Co., Ltd.
Mr. Hidenori Harayama, General Manager, Takasaki Branch, The Hachijuni Bank, Ltd.
https://www.strike.co.jp/case/interviews/detail_63.html (Available in Japanese)
Example case study:
A feeder cattle farming couple in Nayoro, Hokkaido, decides to pass on their business through M&A, encouraged by their trusted tax advisor.
Case Study No. 87
Mr. Harumi Kishikawa, Representative Director, Kishikawa Livestock Breeding LLC
Ms. Kazuko Kishikawa, Kishikawa Livestock Breeding LLC
https://www.strike.co.jp/case/interviews/detail_87.html (Available in Japanese)
Contributing to local medical care
We are committed to M&A of hospitals and clinics to support sustainable community healthcare.
Example case study:
Overcoming the Earthquake to Secure the Future of Community Healthcare — Business Succession at Medical Corporation Foundation Aiseikai Hamano Nursing Medical Center —
Case Study No. 124
Administrative Director, Medical Corporation Foundation Aiseikai, Yoshinori Minami
https://www.strike.co.jp/case/interviews/detail_124.html (Available in Japanese)
Example case study:
A dental clinic specializing in home visits, preventive care, and orthodontics decides to accept management support, putting the needs and well-being of its staff and patients first.
Case Study No. 76
Mr. Hideo Nishihata, Director, Nishihata Dental Clinic, Medical Corporation Kosei-kai
https://www.strike.co.jp/case/interviews/detail_76.html (Available in Japanese)
M&A of professional sports teams
We are committed to the M&A of professional sports teams to support community-based sports organizations.
Example case study:
A professional basketball team in Sendai executes an M&A to strengthen its business and join the new top league, “B. Premier.”
Case Study No. 78
Mr. Takehiko Shimura, President and Representative Director, Sendai 89ERS Co., Ltd.
https://www.strike.co.jp/case/interviews/detail_78.html (Available in Japanese)
Service quality management system
Experts—including attorneys, certified public accountants, tax accountants, and professionals with banking backgrounds—from the Corporate Advisory Department, the Sales Review Department, and the Legal Department conduct rigorous quality checks with the assistance of lawyers, certified public accountants, and other professionals. We adhere to relevant laws and regulations, M&A guidelines, and industry self-regulatory rules, continually striving to elevate our standards and deliver high-quality, reliable services that meet our clients’ needs.
Strike Group's main quality control
| Quality Control Oversight | Areas of responsibility |
|---|---|
| Corporate Advisory Department Legal Department Operations Review Department |
Legal affairs related to M&A Regulatory compliance related to M&A, establishment, revision or abolition of internal rules |
| Corporate Advisory Department Legal Department |
M&A structures Tax affairs related to M&A Corporate valuation |
| Operations Review Department | Regulatory compliance related to advertising Wording in client presentation materials |
| Operations Review Department Compliance Promotion Committee |
Client consultation |
In addition, we proactively share information through individual sales team meetings, bimonthly deal-matching meetings, and an annual company-wide meeting to continuously improve our service quality.
Initiatives to enhance service quality
To help solve social issues, including the business succession crisis, and revitalize the Japanese economy, we provide high-value-added services by deeply understanding people's dreams and aspirations.
To further enhance our service quality, we implemented continuous client satisfaction surveys starting in the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025.
Industry-wide efforts to promote fair M&A
We remain fully compliant with the M&A Guidelines for SMEs (3rd Edition) issued by the Small and Medium Enterprise Agency in August 2024, and we continue to drive initiatives to elevate the quality of our M&A support.
Initiatives to comply with M&A Guidelines for SMEs (3rd Edition)
Social contribution activities
To contribute to the sustainable development of society, we aim to leverage our strengths to address local issues through educational initiatives, donation, and other activities.
Provision of M&A information on M&A Online
M&A Online is a platform designed to make M&A more approachable, understandable, and practical for everyone.
We disseminate information to spark widespread interest in M&A, address the business succession crisis, and drive innovation in the Japanese economy.
M&A Online (Available in Japanese):
https://maonline.jp/
Student support activities
We sponsor the Venture Grand Prix for university students and support startups launched by universities. We also collaborate with universities on joint research and offer endowment courses to help develop a diverse range of talent for M&A. For example, we offer the Startup M&A Endowed Chair at Kyoto University’s Graduate School of Management.
Corporate version of hometown tax payment program (furusato nozei)
As part of our activities to raise awareness of regional revitalization, we make donations to local governments such as Kumamoto City and Inagi City through the corporate version of the hometown tax payment program.
