SME M&A White Paper 2026-27 Published by MAREC on May 25
MAREC, the SME M&A Research and Education Center at Kobe University, has published the 'SME M&A White Paper 2026-27' via Chuo Keizai-sha. This edition provides comprehensive analysis of the M&A landscape in Japan, incorporating new buyer survey data and investigations into key topics like valuation and management guarantees.
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The SME M&A Research and Education Center (MAREC) within the Graduate School of Business Administration at Kobe University (Location: Kobe, Hyogo; Director: Hiroshi Uchida) published the 'SME M&A White Paper 2026-27' through Chuo Keizai-sha on May 25, 2026.
Purpose of the Publication:
As Japan's social and economic structures shift and SME owners age, SME M&A has become increasingly vital for maintaining productivity and ensuring regional economic growth. However, the lack of data has obscured the reality of these transactions. This book aims to organize data on SME M&A in Japan and clarify its actual state.
In this revised 2026-27 edition, we have added new data to the previous 2024-25 analysis, incorporated new buyer survey data, and examined critical topics including 'emotional price' in valuations, management guarantees, the evolution of the brokerage industry, the role of private equity funds, and policy measures.
Upcoming 5th Annual Symposium:
The SME M&A Research and Education Center will host its 5th Annual Symposium, titled 'Current Status and Challenges of SME M&A: Evidence-Based Dialogue,' on June 5, 2026.
Date: June 5, 2026, 15:00-18:30 JST
Venue: Nihon M&A Center Tokyo Headquarters (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) and online.
Purpose of the Publication:
As Japan's social and economic structures shift and SME owners age, SME M&A has become increasingly vital for maintaining productivity and ensuring regional economic growth. However, the lack of data has obscured the reality of these transactions. This book aims to organize data on SME M&A in Japan and clarify its actual state.
In this revised 2026-27 edition, we have added new data to the previous 2024-25 analysis, incorporated new buyer survey data, and examined critical topics including 'emotional price' in valuations, management guarantees, the evolution of the brokerage industry, the role of private equity funds, and policy measures.
Upcoming 5th Annual Symposium:
The SME M&A Research and Education Center will host its 5th Annual Symposium, titled 'Current Status and Challenges of SME M&A: Evidence-Based Dialogue,' on June 5, 2026.
Date: June 5, 2026, 15:00-18:30 JST
Venue: Nihon M&A Center Tokyo Headquarters (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) and online.
FAQ
『中小M&A白書〈2026‐27年版〉』はいつ発行されましたか？
2026年5月25日（月）に発行されました。
本書はどこから出版されていますか？
中央経済社から出版されています。
本書の定価はいくらですか？
2,200円（税込）です。
中小M&A研究教育センターの第5回年次シンポジウムはいつ開催されますか？
2026年6月5日（金）に開催されます。
シンポジウムの会場はどこですか？
東京都千代田区丸の内1-8-2 鉃鋼ビルディング22階、日本M&Aセンター 東京本社「セミナールーム」で開催されます。