[Mirai Kyoso Advisory Co., Ltd.] Announcement of the publication of the book “The Option of Regenerative M&A: Protecting Businesses and Employees in the Field of Business Regeneration” Mirai Co-creation Advisory Co., Ltd. Press Release: October 31, 2025 To Members of the Media Announcement of the publication of the book “The Option of Regenerative M&A: Protecting Businesses and Employees, the Frontline of Business Regeneration” ~Unraveling the secrets of “business revitalization M&A” that saves businesses in a tough business environment with over 10,000
bankruptcies~ Mirai Kyoso Advisory Co., Ltd. (Headquarters:
Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Kobayashi Hiroki) is pleased to announce that President and CEO Kobayashi Hiroki’s first book, “The Option of Regenerative M&A: Protecting Businesses and Employees, the Frontline of Business Regeneration,” has been published by Nikkei BP. While many books on business revitalization are difficult to understand, this book provides an easy-to-understand explanation of “business revitalization M&A” by Mirai Kyoso Advisory, based on its experience supporting over 100 business revitalizations. This unprecedented, practical introduction unravels eight case studies in as simple language as possible, while clearly explaining the legal and institutional background of “business revitalization M&A,” which can save businesses, their employees, and local economies, including business partners, amid a challenging business environment. Image
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■Background to the Book’s Publication The business environment surrounding mid-sized and small businesses is becoming increasingly challenging, with the start of repayments for “zero-zero loans” during the COVID-19 pandemic, the end of social insurance payment deferrals, rising prices, and labor shortages. The number of bankruptcies nationwide has increased for three consecutive years, reaching 9,901 in 2024 (according to Teikoku Databank), the highest level since 2013. Amid this, “business revitalization M&A” is gaining attention as a way to prevent business owners from filing for bankruptcy or losing their jobs. “Business revitalization M&A” identifies the strengths of companies, even those facing difficult financial situations, and matches them with sponsor companies to create synergies. Business owners can avoid bankruptcy, employees’ jobs can be protected, and a V-shaped recovery is possible within a few months. In a Japanese economy where the number of bankruptcies is steadily increasing, it is no exaggeration to say that “business turnaround M&A” will play a key role in further economic growth and development. Mirai Kyoso Advisory has compiled its accumulated knowledge into this book. This book aims to raise awareness of “business turnaround M&A,” to help business owners facing difficult business situations, and financial
institutions and their staff struggling with effectively disposing of non-performing loans, thereby contributing to the revitalization of local economies and the Japanese economy. ■Table of Contents Chapter 1: Current Situation Surrounding Corporate Revitalization Chapter 2: What is Business Revitalization M&A? Chapter 3: How to Find a Buyer Chapter 4: How the Business Was Revitalized Case Study A An
educational provider with sales exceeding 10 billion yen Case B: A well-managed language training provider for companies and schools Case C: A dispensing pharmacy with a mountain of problems Case D An SES business facing cash flow difficulties due to unpaid social insurance premiums Case E: A bridal business unable to reinvest in aging facilities Case F: The president of a nursing care business
unexpectedly inherited the business Case G A long-established coffee shop in Kyoto, where coffee shop culture is deeply rooted Case H: A mineral trading company with four employees earning 1.5 billion yen ■Author profile Mirai Kyoso Advisory Co., Ltd. President and CEO Full Member of the Japan Association of Business Turnaround Professionals Kobayashi Hiroki (Kobayashi Hiroki) After joining a financial institution, he worked in the New Business Development Group of the Corporate Sales Department, which covers a wide range of companies, from small and medium-sized enterprises to listed companies. He engaged in corporate sales, focusing on consulting on management issues and proposing capital policies such as business succession. He contributed to expanding market share despite the highly competitive market. In 2016, he moved to M&A Capital Partners, where he worked in M&A brokerage, handling everything from business succession-type M&A to early-stage business revitalization-type M&A. He has consistently handled everything from project sourcing to execution and closing, and has closed many deals over the past five years, including accompanying his subordinates.In addition, as a founding member of the new business “Partnership Project with Regional Banks,” he promoted the project from scratch and achieved partnerships with approximately 20 banks, mainly major first-tier regional banks.With Mirai FP (now Mirai Kyoso Advisory) joining the M&A Capital Partners Group, he joined the company as a director in October 2009 and became Representative Director and President in April 2011.Since joining the company, he has closed more than 20 deals in turnaround deals alone, including private reorganizations and legal reorganizations.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/170188/3/170188-3-2168c173aa1ad3974d001ee3317d3bdc-2139×2559.jpg ■ Book Overview Book Title: The Option of Regenerative M&A – Protecting Business and Employees, the Frontline of Business Regeneration Author: Kobayashi Hiroki (President and CEO, Mirai Co-creation Advisory Co., Ltd.) … Price: ¥1,800 tax ■Company Profile Company Name: Mirai Kyoso Advisory Co., Ltd. Address: 9th floor, TOKYO TORCH Tokiwabashi Tower, 2-6-4 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Representative: Hiroki Kobayashi, Representative Director and President Established: March 2002 Business content: M&A
intermediary business URL: https://www.mirai-fp.co.jp/