Taiwan-Japan cross-border M&A

Cross-border mergers and acquisitions between Taiwan and Japan have emerged as a way for Taiwan enterprises to integrate Japanese companies or introduce Japanese strategic investors or financial investors to achieve synergies. Working closely with PwC Japan, our dedicated cross-border M&A team can deliver a comprehensive range of advisory services in support of Taiwan-Japan cross-border M&A deals.

Investing in or acquiring a Japanese company

The challenges you face

  • You plan to acquire a Japanese company to enter Japan but don’t know how to find suitable targets

  • You already have a specific target in mind, but don’t know how to approach them and negotiate

  • You want to conduct relevant assessments and due diligence for potential Japanese targets

  • You want to know the relevant regulations about how to deal with the acquired company’s personnel

  • You want to understand the post-merger integration and restructuring process 

How PwC can help

  • Japanese acquisition target searching and screening

  • Valuation of Japanese acquisition target

  • Performing due diligence on Japanese targets

  • M&A communication and negotiation in Japan

  • M&A structure planning on Japan targets

  • Post-merger integration with Japan targets

Partnering with a Japanese company

The challenges you face

  • You plan to improve your technology and overseas portfolio through a strategic partnership in Japan but you don’t know how to find suitable targets.

  • You have been approached by a Japanese company or a private equity fund about a potential investment, but you don’t know how to respond

  • You need experts to help assess offer price deal terms and conditions from potential targets

  • You need professional service on deal strategy and structure, as well as comms and negotiation support

How PwC can help

  • Identify and approach potential Japanese investors

  • Support transaction procedure planning and execution

  • Provide fairness opinions to transactions

  • Support transaction strategy and negotiations

Contact us

Peter Yu

Peter Yu

Partner, PwC Taiwan

Tel: +886 2 27296666, x26157

Lily Wong

Lily Wong

Partner, PwC Taiwan

Tel: +886 2 27296666, x26703

Kelly Chou

Kelly Chou

Partner, PwC Taiwan

Tel: +886 2 27296666, x25080

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