WellBear, a tech M&A firm, provides advisory support to INTLOOP and DICS Holdings for capital alliance, etc.

WellBear Inc. (hereinafter referred to as “WellBear,” co-chaired by Kazuyoshi Okuma and Yuta Sakurai) is pleased to announce its facilitation of the capital alliance and joint management between INTLOOP Corporation (Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO Hirofumi Hayashi) and DICS Holdings Corporation (Head Office: Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO Mitsuo Toebe).

WellBear’s Support and Key Attributes

Investment Scheme Proposals

We offer comprehensive analysis and proposals for investment schemes, encompassing factors such as investment ratios, the potential impact of shares on stock prices, and staged acquisitions. Our aim is to provide optimal schemes tailored to INTLOOP’s needs.

Project Milestone and Schedule Management

Our team excels in efficiently managing project progress, ensuring the achievement of milestones and adherence to timelines.

Competitive and Comparable Company Analysis

Leveraging our expertise in competitive and comparable company analysis, we conduct in-depth assessments of valuation metrics.

Valuation Assessment

We aid INTLOOP in its decision-making process by conducting thorough valuations of target companies using methods such as the DCF approach and comparative analysis with similar firms.

Valuation Proposals and Negotiations

Our team provides support in negotiating acquisition prices and terms, striving to secure the most favorable conditions for our client.

Due Diligence Progress Management

Throughout the due diligence phase, we oversee progress, evaluate risks, and develop appropriate mitigation strategies, ensuring a comprehensive and well-managed process.

Risk Management

We conduct comprehensive risk assessments for transactions, offering strategic recommendations for risk mitigation to safeguard INTLOOP against potential threats.

Contractual Support

Our team assists INTLOOP in reviewing Stock Purchase Agreements (SPAs), Shareholder Agreements (SHAs), liaising with legal representatives, and negotiating terms with sellers to facilitate seamless transactions.

Stakeholder Communication

We provide support in the disclosure of capital tie-up information and engage in effective communication with stakeholders.

Key Attributes of WellBear

WellBear possesses not only the expertise of financial advisors but also a track record of spearheading and successfully executing numerous M&A transactions as principals in various enterprises. Furthermore, our team has extensive experience in digital consultancy, DX, and business support across multiple sectors. In the present engagement, while our primary role is that of financial advisors, we seamlessly integrate our insights from the business domain and our transactional experience to provide adept support to INTLOOP (the buy-side). This approach allows us to swiftly address any challenges that may arise, facilitating the efficient completion of the M&A transaction.

Future Outlook

Going forward, WellBear remains committed to providing operational support and advisory services, including proposal development and comprehensive risk assessments. Leveraging our expertise in the technology sector and cross-border M&A, which are critical to the advancement of Japanese companies, as well as our robust business insight, we are positioned to enhance the value proposition for both buy-side and sell-side firms. We will continue to focus on facilitating M&A transactions that create value for all parties involved.