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2026 Korea-Japan M&A Market Trends and SME Deal Closing Strategies
WMD Key Deal Cases and Korea-Japan Cross-Border M&A Insights
Overview
Organized by
WMD
Date and Time
April 15, 2026 (Wed) 13:20 – 15:30
Place
31F SKY31 CONVENTION, Lotte World Tower, 300 Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul
Registration Period
March 25, 2026 (Wed) 5:00 PM – April 8, 2026 (Wed) 2:00 PM
< Seminar Agenda >
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
※ This seminar requires a participation fee, and payment instructions will be provided upon confirmation of attendance.
※ 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.