Various challenges have emerged at the corporate and local community level in Japan, including a deterioration in profits due to high raw material and energy costs as well as reduced tax revenue and a labor shortage caused by a shrinking population and the graying of society.

Against this backdrop, inquiries from companies saddled with succession issues, such as the advanced age of whoever heads up the business and the absence of a potential successor, remain at a high level, fueled by demand for our business succession solution services, through which we initially buy the client business and then find another company or individual to sell it to, as well as associated private equity investment opportunities. Meanwhile, local communities are seeking ways to deal with social issues, such as the worsening state of local government finances, the pressing need for public facility maintenance and upgrades, and rising energy costs.

We will draw on our own expertise as well as the composite capabilities of the FGI Group to address these needs. This will lead to enhanced profitability as we deliver high-value-added services while also satisfying the requirements of all stakeholders involved and contributing to the development of local communities. Toward this end, we are tackling issues specific to each business area, as described below.