Advent International Returns to Japan: A 15-Year Hiatus Ends Amid ¥33T M&A Boom
Advent International re-enters the Japanese market after 15 years. With M&A deals hitting a record ¥33 trillion in 2025, discover why PE giants are flocking back to Tokyo.
A giant has returned after a 15-year absence. Advent International, the U.S. private equity powerhouse, is re-entering Japan, signaling a massive shift in how global capital views the world's fourth-largest economy. It's not just a comeback; it's a strategic move into a market that's finally shedding its protectionist skin.
Why Advent International is Betting on Japan Now
The numbers don't lie. In 2025, M&A deals involving Japanese firms reached a staggering record of 33 trillion yen. Driven by aggressive corporate governance reforms, Japanese companies are no longer hoarding non-core assets. They're carving them out, selling them off, and seeking efficiency—creating a goldmine for private equity firms.
- KKR recently moved to acquire Sapporo Holdings' real estate unit.
- Goldman Sachs backed a $770 million buyout of Raksul to take it private.
- Asahi Kasei sold its lead battery separator business to a U.S. investment firm.
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