Hi all — I’m based in SG and looking to buy a small Japanese company under my Singapore holding co. Has anyone here (especially non-Japanese buyers) managed to secure an M&A / acquisition loan in Japan?
Quick things I’m trying to learn:
• Which banks or financial institutions are open to lending for M&A to foreign buyers?
• Are corporate loan brokers/advisors a thing in Japan who will pitch your deal to multiple banks and find one ready to lend? Any names/recommendations appreciated.
• Has anyone worked with JFC (Japan Finance Corporation) for acquisition financing — how strict are their requirements for foreign owners?
If you’ve done this, please share which lender or broker helped and any gotchas (language, guarantor, residency, collateral). Thanks — even short pointers or contacts are hugely helpful.
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