Finance Monthly Global Awards 2018 Edition

CORPORATE FINANCE ADVISORY FIRM OF THE YEAR FIRM PROFILE About ASPASIO is a word coined from the joining of ‘Aspiration’ and ‘Passion’, both of which have reflected our core philosophy since the company was founded. We work with the mission of realizing a “One-Asia” through the reinvigoration of corporate activities. Our experienced professionals provide various advisory and consulting services, such as M&A advisory, support for developing management strategies and overseas market entry strategies, and restructuring support Our firm is an independent member of Geneva Capital Group (GCG), the premier global network of M&A, corporate finance and strategy advisory and consulting firms. Mission ASPASIO’s mission is to focus on transactions in Asia, and contribute to the expansion of value creation through promoting metabolism of corporate activities In order to solve various problems that companies face, ASPASIO provides ‘Financial advisory services’, ‘Consulting services’, and ‘Other supports for corporate business activities’ comprehensively and multilaterally. Three Unique Features Focus on Transactions in or across Asia ASPASIO’s main target is transactions performed in or across Asia. From our partners in Asia, we collect information on emerging and local companies looking for business partners or investors in order to expand their business. We take the role of a bridge between both parties. Besides, we have tie-ups with local professional firms familiar with local laws and regulations and local tax laws, hence we can also support the execution of deals. Strong in Middle Size Deals ASPASIO offers robust support for medium size M&A deals. Through our strong network of excellent local partners, in addition to finding medium size deals, our experienced professionals offer detailed support for the deal at the time of its execution. ASPASIO is not a mere M&A agent, it is an advisory firm that would drive the client’s M&A deal to success. Provide Seamless Support to M&A Process M&A can be broadly divided into three phases. (1) Pre-M&A phase (M&A preparation phase) ✔ drawing investment strategy, selecting the investment target, considering the investment structure, and approaching the target company; (2) Execution phase (M&A execution phase) ✔ due diligence, valuation, contract negotiation, and closing procedure; (3) Post M&A phase (company operation phase) ✔ drawing a plan for company operation after acquisition, implementing the plan, and monitoring. ASPASIO can support the entire M&A process seamlessly. Team members of ASPASIO Group come from M&A advisory firms, consulting firms, funds, audit firms, law offices, financial institutions (banks, security companies), trading companies, and other businesses. We support the entire process (from start to end of M&A) as one team. AREAS OF EXPERTISE •Financial Advisory Services - Initial consideration and review of M&A - Support for creating M&A strategy - Support for executing M&A transactions - Valuation service - Due diligence service (Financial and tax, Business, and Human Resources) - PMI (Post Merger Integration) support •Consulting Services - Business matching support - Asia market entry support - Business strategy development and implementation support - Support for reorganization within group - Human Resource programs development support - Support for public listing and support for funds procurement - Business Turnaround Support •Other - Investment support - Dispatching business management professionals - Seminars and trainings Contact Toshihiro Suezawa Managing Director - ASPASIO Co., Ltd. Burex Kyobashi, 2-7-14 Kyobashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0031, Japan T: +81-3-6264-4081 E: suezawa.toshihiro@aspasio.com Finance Monthly Global Awards 2017 www.finance-monthly.com 85 JAPAN