Witty M&A Glossary

In the field of corporate finance, various technical terms have been "invented." Most of these appear to have been devised by investment bankers and legal firms specializing in international business in Europe and the United States. From among these, we would like to introduce some witty and rather interesting examples.

Which one is faster, shall we draw and see? ~Texas Shootout~

2024.07.07

Which one is faster, shall we draw and see? ~Texa…

A Joint Venture (JV) is a contractual structure for different companies to cond…

Let's sweep up the excess cash. "Excess Cash Flow Sweep"

2024.06.14

Let's sweep up the excess cash. "Excess Cash Flow…

Excess Cash Flow Sweep is one of the important methods in corporate financial m…

Don't Jump the Gun. "Gun-Jumping Regulations" to Consider in Cross-Border M&A

2024.06.03

Don't Jump the Gun. "Gun-Jumping Regulations" to …

Gun-jumping originally refers to an English term from track and field meaning "…

Maximize Shareholder and Investor Returns! ~ "Equity Kicker"

2024.04.11

Maximize Shareholder and Investor Returns! ~ "Equ…

Professional terminology with a certain "esprit" that is often heard in the cor…

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Company Name: IGNiTE CAPITAL PARTNERS Co., Ltd.
Established: March 2013
Location: 6-3-2 Kachidoki, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Capital: JPY 9.9 million

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Engaged in M&A advisory services at GMD Corporate Finance (now KPMG FAS), gaining experience in both buy-side and sell-side deal execution. Subsequently worked in buyout investment at JAFCO's Business Investment Division. Led corporate finance projects in the ICT/IT services sector at IBM Business Consulting Services (now IBM Japan), including business portfolio strategy development for telecom/IT service companies.
Founded IGNiTE CAPITAL PARTNERS Co., Ltd. in 2013 and assumed the role of CEO.

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