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<\/a><\/a>\nAs one of the leading M&A advisory firms serving Japan and ASEAN countries, Nihon M&A Center (here in after, \u201cNihon\u201d) will provide Generational with an enhanced ability to deliver seamless cross-border M&A advisory services and client support across the globe. Through its alliance with Generational, Nihon will gain the breadth, resources, and expertise of an award-winning full-service M&A advisory firm with more than 350 professionals in 17 offices across the U.S. and Canada.<\/p>
\nNihon M&A Center Offers Comprehensive M&A Services in Japan and Southeast Asia<\/b><\/p>
\nBased in Tokyo, Nihon M&A Center<\/a> is a subsidiary of Nihon M&A Center Holdings Inc., Japan\u2019s largest independent M&A firm and is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The company has supported more than 11,000 M&A transactions since its founding in 1991. With a corporate philosophy of \u201ccontributing to the continuity and growth of companies through M&A,\u201d Nihon has strengthened partnerships with accounting firms, regional financial institutions, mega banks, and securities companies, accelerating the creation of M&A opportunities related to business succession and strategic transactions, and enhancing its matching capabilities.<\/p> \nNihon M&A Center group currently operates seven domestic offices, 16 satellite offices, and five overseas offices in major ASEAN countries\u2014Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, and Singapore. In addition to building networks with local financial institutions and accounting firms, Nihon collaborates with M&A boutiques worldwide through the World M&A Alliance, supporting cross-border M&A on a global scale. In March 2024, Nihon also invested in Korea M&A Exchange (KMX), Korea\u2019s largest M&A platform, further strengthening its support structure across the East Asia M&A network.<\/p> \nNihon\u2019s client-centered, comprehensive approach is the perfect complement to Generational Group<\/a> and its core values. As one of the leading middle-market investment banking and M&A advisory firms in North America, Generational leverages its strengths in exit planning education, business valuation, proprietary direct marketing, and strong relationships with the U.S. investment community. With a client-centric business model and dedicated team of experienced M&A professionals, Generational has an impressive track record, completing approximately 200 transactions each year. Its proprietary and industry-leading digital platform, DealForce, has over 35,000 registered buyers. Celebrating its 21st year, Generational maintains a top-tier position in the U.S. for transactions under $100 million and up to $1 billion and has received the prestigious \u201cInvestment Banking Firm of the Year\" award from The M&A Advisor consecutively in 2024 and 2025.<\/p> \nCombined Strength Brings Seamless, Comprehensive Service to M&A Clients<\/b><\/p> \nUnder the agreement, the two companies will combine their respective strengths to deliver seamless cross-border M&A advisory services and support the long-term growth of their clients. By integrating Generational Group\u2019s extensive North American sell-side pipeline with Nihon\u2019s strong domestic network, the partnership aims to expand and enhance cross-border transaction opportunities. In addition, the firms will leverage their proprietary marketing capabilities and expertise while utilizing Nihon\u2019s established relationships with accounting firms and financial institutions in Japan, with the goal of further expanding the firms\u2019 high-quality global M&A ecosystem.<\/p> \n\u201cOur alliance with Generational Group represents an outstanding and truly transformative initiative for our company,\u201d said Suguru Miyake, President and CEO of Nihon M&A Center Holdings Inc. \u201cOur international business achieved a record-high number of M&A transactions completed on a full-year basis in the previous fiscal year. As overseas expansion is a key strategic priority for our company, through this alliance we aim to increase M&A activity in North America in collaboration with Generational Group, while accelerating cross-border M&A across three key regions: Japan, ASEAN, and North America.\u201d<\/p> \nMiyake added: \u201cGenerational Group is ranked among the most distinguished M&A advisory firms in the United States within the mid-cap market segment, consistently placing at the top of league tables in terms of transaction volume. The firm possesses extensive expertise and knowledge that we do not currently have, making it an ideal strategic partner for us. As a result of steadily expanding our operations across the five ASEAN countries and Korea, we are proud to mark the 10th anniversary of establishing our overseas offices.\u201d<\/p> \n\u201cBy exchanging business know-how and best practices,\u201d Miyake said, \u201cboth companies will be able to achieve mutual growth and deliver even more sophisticated and high-value M&A solutions to our clients.\u201d<\/p> \n\u201cOur alliance with Nihon M&A Center Holdings Inc., is a strategic move to deepen our international reach and drive higher transaction volume across key markets,\u201d said Ryan Binkley, CEO of Generational Group. \u201cTogether, we are building a differentiated platform that connects business owners and buyers across North America, Japan, and Southeast Asia and positions us to capture a growing share of global M&A activity. Most importantly, there is a deliberate intentionality to this alliance\u2014to better serve our clients by offering market-leading global solutions and options.\u201d<\/p> \nBinkley added: \u201cWe are honored to partner with Nihon M&A Center group, whose longstanding success and strong alignment with our core values position this alliance to both accelerate growth and deliver outstanding results for our clients.\u201d<\/p> \nDiscussions are currently proceeding toward finalizing the execution of the formal strategic business alliance agreement with Nihon M&A Center Holdings Inc., targeting August 2026 for commencement.<\/p> \nNihon M&A Center Holdings\u2019 Announcement<\/a><\/b><\/p> \nAbout Generational Group<\/b><\/p> \nGenerational Group<\/a>, headquartered in Dallas, TX, is a leading, award-winning<\/a> full-service M&A advisory firm. Generational has over 350 professionals across 17 offices in North America. The firm empowers business owners to unlock the full value of their companies through a comprehensive suite of services\u2014including strategic growth advisory, exit planning education, business valuation, value enhancement strategies, M&A advisory, digital solutions, and wealth management.<\/p> \nCelebrating its 21st<\/sup> year, Generational has successfully closed over 1,800 transactions and has ranked #1 or #2 in all LSEG league tables for deals valued between $25 million and $1 billion in 2024 and 2025.<\/p> \nThe firm was named 2025 USA Investment Banking Firm of the Year<\/b> by the Global M&A Network and recognized as Investment Banking Firm of the Year<\/b> by The M&A Advisor in 2024 and 2025.<\/p>