2026 Korea-Japan M&A Market Trends and SME Deal Closing Strategies

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※ This seminar requires a participation fee of KRW 30,000. Payment instructions will be provided separately to confirmed attendees.

Part 1. WMD M&A Process and Deal Execution Performance

13:30 - 14:10

[Speaker: Greyson, CEO (WMD)]

Session 1. WMD’s Differentiation & Deal Process

• Differentiation in performance, talent, and service structure

• WMD deal process for enhancing execution efficiency

Session 2. Key Deal Closing Cases

• Recent WMD deal closing cases and insights

Session 3. WMD Deal Scope – Buyer Page Introduction

• Introduction to Deal Scope, a buyer-focused deal review platform

• Demo of Deal Scope – Buyer Page

Part 2. Japanese Investors’ Decision-Making Criteria and 2026 Market Outlook Based on Korea-Japan Cross-Border M&A Cases (Presented in English)

14:10 - 14:30

Speaker: Kota Kuranishi, Chief (M&A Research Institute Inc.)

Session 1. Preferred Sectors and Industry Trends in Japan’s M&A Market for 2026

• Investment criteria of Japanese investors for Korean companies

• Types of Korean deals preferred by Japanese investors

  
  

Session 2. Korea-Japan Cross-Border M&A Case Studies

• Actual cross-border transaction cases

• Decision-making process of Japanese acquirers

Part 3. 2026 Domestic M&A Market Trends

14:30 - 15:00

[Speaker: John, Deputy CEO (WMD)]

Session 1. M&A Types Expected to Gain Momentum in 2026

• Public company-led M&A

• Private equity (PE)-led M&A

• Strategic investor (SI)-led M&A

  
  

Session 2. Key Sectors and Specific Deal Opportunities to Watch

• Key industries of investment interest in 2026

• Deal types with high potential for future transactions

[Networking Time] 15:00 - 15:30

• Open networking and Q&A session among participants

  
  

※ Please note that no refunds will be provided once the participation fee has been paid. Kindly review this carefully before making the payment.

※ This seminar includes WMD’s deal execution cases and certain confidential information. Attendance may be restricted based on internal review and seating availability after application.

※ As on-site attendee verification and networking sessions are scheduled, please bring your business card when attending the seminar.