[Fukuoka] Seminar "Recommendations for Value-Up Management Learned from Successful Companies"

Book "Value Up" Publication Commemorative Seminar - Successful Company Executives Will Be Presenting.

We will hold seminars on "Value Up (Corporate Value) Management" in four cities: Tokyo (online), Osaka, Nagoya, and Fukuoka. In this seminar, successful companies practicing value-up management and experts from various industries will discuss the transformations required by society and the industry, as well as the challenges that companies want to solve in the near term, contributing to the corporate value that addresses both. This seminar is recommended for those who are concerned about managing their company alone in a rapidly changing society and industry, or for those who want to learn about the management strategies and specific measures of continuously growing companies. 【Event Dates】 ■ Tokyo: October 28, 2024 (Monday) 18:00 - 20:00 ■ Osaka: October 15, 2024 (Tuesday) 18:00 - 20:00 ■ Nagoya: October 21, 2024 (Monday) 18:00 - 20:00 ■ Fukuoka: October 29, 2024 (Tuesday) 18:00 - 20:00 *For more details, please refer to the related link or feel free to contact us. Book Release: "Value Up" VALUE UP: Understanding Industry-Specific M&A and Corporate Value Enhancement Strategies through Success Stories - Manufacturing Edition https://amzn.asia/d/9JRJv88

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Management issues that M&A can solve are not just the absence of successors.

This document is a column written for the July 2024 issue of Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun's "Factory Management." It discusses "The management issues that M&A can solve are not limited to the lack of successors." It introduces the reasons why Spica Consulting integrated management with GA Technologies. Additionally, it explains how to effectively utilize M&A in growing companies. The content is presented in an easy-to-understand manner, so please take a moment to read it. [Contents] ■ Business succession and growth strategies in the manufacturing industry ■ The lack of successors is not the only reason for M&A ■ Commonalities necessary for growth exist even in different industries ■ Utilizing the power of shares to acquire growth drivers *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

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"Trends in M&A in the Manufacturing Industry and Representative Cases" (Published in the June 2024 issue of Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun's "Factory Management")

This document is a column written for the June 2024 issue of Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun's "Factory Management." It covers "Trends in M&A in the Manufacturing Industry and Representative Cases." The era of industry restructuring has arrived for medium-sized and small businesses as well, with examples of how M&A is being used to address issues such as the wave of carbon neutrality (GX) and the shortage of young talent capable of tackling digital transformation (DX). Additionally, trends in M&A among Japanese companies in 2023 and supply chain emissions are presented using charts and tables. We encourage you to read it. [Contents] ■ The wave of industry restructuring also affects medium-sized and small businesses ■ Representative cases of large M&A in the manufacturing industry in 2023 ■ Options for going private and improving PBR below 1 ■ Clearly defining the resources necessary for company growth *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

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Targeting five industries: manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, energy, and food!

Our company will establish a research institution called "Value Up Lab," aimed at analyzing management factors that contribute to enhancing corporate value, which varies by industry, in the five sectors of manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, energy, and food. The lab will also focus on disseminating information regarding advanced management issues. At the end of September, we plan to release a white paper specialized for the five industries as the first publication from "Value Up Lab." Please feel free to contact us if you have any inquiries. 【Main Initiatives】 ■ Analysis of management factors that contribute to enhancing corporate value, which varies by industry ■ Research presentations on advanced management issues ■ Creation of white papers on industry trends ■ Awareness-raising activities and alerts regarding legal amendments and scandals *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

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Support for enhancing corporate value after M&A brokerage! Available for all companies facing concerns or anxieties about PMI.

Our company has started offering a diagnostic service to measure employee satisfaction regarding M&A, aimed at supporting smooth PMI between companies that have undergone M&A, starting from June 4. This service involves surveying employees belonging to the acquired company about their satisfaction with the work environment, relationships, and treatment after the M&A. The survey is conducted by our company as a third-party organization, ensuring the anonymity of the employees through the aggregation and analysis of responses. The survey report, created with both quantitative and qualitative aspects and from an objective perspective, can not only be used to discover new management challenges but also to visualize the less apparent strengths of the company, such as corporate culture and communication among employees. This makes it useful as proposal material for the next potential acquisition target. 【Features】 ■ The survey is conducted by our company as a third-party organization, ensuring employee anonymity through the aggregation and analysis of responses. ■ Can also be used as proposal material for the next potential acquisition target. ■ Available for all companies facing concerns or anxieties regarding PMI after M&A. *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

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Explaining the trends and challenges of M&A in the manufacturing industry, along with discussions with experienced individuals and specific approaches to proceed!

Spica Consulting is a consulting firm that provides "Value-Up Consulting" and "Industry-Specific M&A" to maximize corporate value. We have implemented a management integration with GA Technologies, which has been listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market within a year of its founding. We have come under the capital umbrella of GA Technologies. Additionally, we were listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market five years after our founding in 2018. After going public, we have conducted 16 M&A transactions and are a rapidly growing company with sales exceeding 146.6 billion yen in the fiscal year 2023. So, why did an M&A consulting firm choose to partner with a real estate tech company? We will introduce our management integration (M&A) as a clear example of utilizing "M&A," which is often strongly associated with addressing the successor shortage issue, as a growth strategy, highlighting several key points. *For more details, please feel free to contact us.*

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[To Small and Medium-Sized Business Owners] The reasons why three companies with different areas of expertise in press processing decided to pursue M&A will be revealed in a seminar. August 26 (Monday) at 1:00 PM.

Shin-Ei Holdings Co., Ltd. is enhancing corporate value through M&A. In this seminar, Mr. Nakamura, the representative director, will specifically discuss the M&A strategies that Shin-Ei Holdings has been working on to address management challenges. Additionally, two individuals who have remained as managers after joining the Shin-Ei Holdings group will share their experiences regarding the background of their M&A decision and the current situation after several years. 【Event Overview】 ■ Date: August 26, 2024 (Monday), 13:00-14:00 ■ Format: In-person / Web streaming * You can view it with a PC, tablet, or other devices, as long as you have an internet connection. * Please note that the streaming system may not function properly due to security software or other features. Thank you for your understanding in advance. ■ Venue: 42F, Sumitomo Realty & Development Roppongi Grand Tower, 3-2-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0032 ■ Participation Fee: Free ■ Capacity: 50 people for in-person attendance / 50 people for online streaming For more details and to apply, please visit the page below.

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Learn how to refine your company! Introduction to the seminar on "Developing Business Succession Strategies to Prepare for the Future."

Spica Consulting Co., Ltd. held a seminar on "Developing Business Succession Strategies to Prepare for the Future" for members of the Nakahara Factory Association, a general incorporated association. On the day of the event, approximately 20 executives participated, and survey results showed that 86.6% of attendees responded that it was "beneficial." Additionally, we received comments from participants such as "I was able to learn the formula for corporate value," "It wasn't directly related to me, but I understood it well," and "The elements were explained clearly in a short amount of time." *For more details, please refer to the related links. Feel free to contact us for more information.

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We are holding a meetup to discuss careers in M&A consulting!

Our company held the "M&A CONSULTANT CAREER MEETUP #01" on April 19, 2024, aimed at individuals interested in employment or career changes in the M&A brokerage industry, as well as those looking to advance their careers in M&A consulting. The inaugural event on April 19 was limited to the first 30 participants and featured a networking session themed "The Career of an M&A Consultant: Then, Now, and the Future." The discussion focused on the environment surrounding the job of an "M&A Consultant," the transformation of its image, and the skills that will be necessary for consultants in the future. *For more details, please refer to the related link. Feel free to contact us for more information.*

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To become the true partner of business owners. Completely industry-focused M&A consulting.

At Spica Consulting Co., Ltd., we provide fully industry-specific M&A support. To become the true partner of business owners, we offer industry-leading M&A through fully industry-specific consulting. Our professional players, boasting extensive achievements and experience in the industry, promise to contribute to your success. 【Features】 ■ Fully industry-specific M&A consulting ■ Providing industry-leading M&A *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

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Explaining M&A trends by industry and methods for enhancing stock value! A collection of materials for business executives.

Our company will start providing the "Value Up BOOK," specialized in four industries: pharmacy, logistics, manufacturing, and energy (LP gas), from January 22, 2024. This is a collection of materials for business owners that explains industry trends, basic knowledge of M&A, M&A case studies by industry, and methods for value-up consulting (increasing stock value). Consultants with extensive experience and a proven track record in the industry have carefully selected and explained information that contributes to corporate growth. We will distribute this material for free to business owners who have a one-on-one meeting with us. If you would like the materials, please apply for a one-on-one meeting. *You can view detailed information through the related links. For more information, please feel free to contact us.

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What are the reasons for manufacturers to engage in M&A?

What purposes do companies in the manufacturing industry pursue M&A for? There are unavoidable reasons for M&A, such as the lack of successors commonly seen in small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as companies that engage in M&A as a growth strategy for development and globalization. This document will explain the background of why the manufacturing industry conducts M&A. *For more details, please refer to the "PDF Download."

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Utilizing cutting-edge technologies such as AI! We support consultants in making more advanced proposals.

Our company has established a research team starting in March 2024, aimed at improving the quality of M&A brokerage services. By utilizing advanced technologies such as AI, we will support consultants in making more sophisticated proposals. The newly established research team aims to achieve higher quality M&A support by utilizing cutting-edge technologies such as image processing and generative AI to reduce and streamline the complex tasks of consultants. *For more details, please refer to the related links. Feel free to contact us for more information.*

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A consultant with extensive experience in the manufacturing industry selects valuable information that contributes to corporate growth and creates a value-up book with explanations included!

The Value-Up BOOK is a collection of materials for business owners that explains industry trends, basic knowledge of M&A, M&A case studies by industry, and methods for value-up consulting (enhancing stock value). It is provided for four industries: the logistics industry, which is attracting attention due to the 2024 issue; the pharmacy industry, which is facing a revision of dispensing fees; and the energy (LP gas) and manufacturing industries, where the lack of successors is a serious problem. We will distribute it for free to business owners who have had individual meetings with us. If you would like the materials, please apply for an individual meeting through the URL below or the related link URL. https://spicon.co.jp/

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What are the three management resources that should be strategically inherited?

Business succession refers to the process of transferring the management of a company to a successor. However, in medium and small enterprises, the owner-president often serves as the face of the company and is a significant strength, making the question of "who will be the successor" a major management issue. There are three main points regarding the challenges of business succession: 1. Who will take over the "management" (succession of management)? 2. Who will take over the "company shares" (succession of ownership)? 3. How will the successor's "education" be conducted (succession of skills and knowledge)? While it is a significant management challenge for companies, the situation varies from one company to another, making it impossible to resolve business succession issues with general principles alone. For presidents and management teams who prioritize business growth, this becomes a challenging issue that is difficult to address immediately, and it constantly lingers as a source of concern. This book summarizes options and points to consider for business owners who are currently or will be addressing business succession in the future.

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We will be exhibiting at the "Food Industry Creation Exhibition '25" scheduled to be held from May 14 (Wednesday) to May 16 (Friday) at Marine Messe Fukuoka. We will showcase measuring instruments ideal for food quality and hygiene management, such as fryer oil deterioration testers and food thermometers. Our instruments can connect to the mobile app testo Smart, allowing you to save measurement values in the app and document them in PDF format, supporting the efficiency of daily fryer oil and temperature management tasks!

The Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Manufacturing Exhibition is the largest international exhibition in Japan for the pharmaceutical and cosmetic manufacturing sector, featuring 900 companies from both domestic and international markets and attracting 34,000 attendees. A wide range of products and services supporting the pharmaceutical and cosmetic manufacturing processes will be showcased, including manufacturing and packaging, plant engineering, CMO/CDMO, measurement and inspection, sterilization and cleaning, logistics and distribution. We will be waiting for you with a wide selection of environmental monitoring systems, including testo Saveris 1 and data loggers.

In the field of powder technology that supports cutting-edge technology, it is essential to efficiently stir and degas slurry materials that exhibit complex flow behavior and dispersion characteristics, as well as to understand their flow and dispersion properties in the original liquid state. This seminar aims to teach the latest technologies of the "Awatori Nentaro," a mixer renowned for stirring and degassing high-concentration and high-viscosity materials, and the "MCR Rheometer," which allows for the evaluation of complex flow and dispersion characteristics of slurry materials without dilution, while also providing hands-on experience with the actual equipment. Additionally, we will hold a consultation session regarding any troubles or evaluation methods you may currently be facing. We look forward to your participation. Target Audience: Customers currently using Anton Paar Japan and Shinki products, as well as those considering their introduction. Customers interested in stirring, degassing, and rheological measurement.

[Key Lecture Content] 1. Initiatives to Promote the Introduction of Next-Generation Fuels Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry Agency for Natural Resources and Energy Resource and Fuel Department Fuel Supply Infrastructure Division Assistant Manager Kaori Higashitani 1. The Necessity of Carbon-Neutral Fuels 2. Synthetic Fuels and Biofuels 3. Current Status and Challenges of Introducing Bioethanol into Gasoline 4. Initiatives for Expanding the Introduction of Bioethanol into Gasoline 5. Q&A / Business Card Exchange 2. Decarbonization of Automotive Fuels - Directions and Challenges for Decarbonizing Gasoline Vehicles - Professor, Aichi Institute of Technology Member, Subcommittee on Decarbonized Fuel Policy, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry Member, Carbon Management Subcommittee, etc. Motohiro Kondo 1. Direction of Automotive Powertrains 2. Effects of Bioethanol Blended Gasoline - Adoption Status and Future Outlook in Other Countries - Market for Bioethanol Blended Gasoline 3. Response Measures and Challenges for Vehicles and Infrastructure - Vehicle Adaptation - Supply Chain Response - Standards and Regulatory Compliance 4. Technological Trends in Decarbonized Fuels 5. Summary 6. Q&A / Business Card Exchange

[Speaker] Ryōhei Nomoto, Director, GLOBIS Capital Partners, Inc. [Key Lecture Content] This lecture will dismantle the myth that new businesses and innovations are "creations from scratch" and will elucidate the mechanisms of "value transfer," which is a source of immense wealth. The essence of excellent business lies in mediating resources that are undervalued in one place to another place where they are highly valued, thereby generating profit. Through practical frameworks such as "separation of ecosystems," "redefinition of resources," and "building checkpoints," this presentation will comprehensively analyze everything from large global corporations to domestic startups, offering key insights on how to build "strong" businesses in the AI era and beyond. [Lecture Items] 1. The trap of "zero-one faith" and the assumptions of business "common sense" 2. The mechanisms and theoretical background of "value transfer" 3. The "three pillars" that establish "value transfer" 4. Three tools for building "checkpoints" 5. Dissection of modern business (case studies) 6. The "side effects" of value transfer and future frontiers 7. Q&A / Business card exchange