[The Bell] WMD's Growth Secret as a Boutique M&A Advisory Firm

The Bell recently sat down with Greyson (Jemin Lee), CEO and John (Sangbin Kwak), Deputy CEO of WMD in a video interview titled "[Video] Taking Responsibility for Business Succession…The Growth Secret of Boutique Advisory Firm WMD", spotlighting the firm's advisory expertise and the key drivers behind its growth.

Greyson explained that WMD is an M&A advisory firm that supports clients through the process — from deal sourcing to deal closing — with the capability to handle a wide range of issues including legal, accounting, and tax matters in an integrated manner.

John introduced WMD's strengths in accounting, appraisal, and valuation, noting that the team also includes professionals who hold both attorney and KICPA licenses. He further shared that WMD entered the top 10 of The Bell's M&A League Table for Q1 2026.

The interview also covered perspectives on the M&A market outlook and actual advisory cases, drawing on firsthand experience from the field.

In terms of WMD's differentiation strategy, the firm highlighted its approach of directly visiting sites across the country to gather on-the-ground information, as well as its data capabilities built on a proprietary AI analysis system developed and refined using a database of over one million companies. WMD also noted that it is currently handling cross-border deals.

Additionally, the firm introduced its proactive deal-sourcing approach — investing significant resources into identifying high-potential deals rather than passively waiting for sell-side inquiries — as one of WMD's key competitive strengths.

Greyson shared that the name "WMD" stands for 'We Make Deal', reflecting the firm's commitment to proactively sourcing deals and guiding them safely through to closing.

This interview highlights how WMD's growth strategy — combining data, specialized talent, and an on-the-ground network — is drawing attention across the industry.

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