This milestone partnership brings together the strengths of both organisations—Nihon M&A Center Malaysia’s global M&A expertise and international buyer network, and YYC’s deep reach into the local SME market—to help more business owners unlock value, pursue growth, or navigate succession with clarity and confidence.
A Track Record of Collaboration and Post-Merger Success
Since 2019, Nihon M&A Center Malaysia and YYC have built a strong working relationship. One notable example includes a landmark acquisition during the COVID-19 pandemic, where a Japanese listed company acquired a Malaysian SME that later scaled its revenue by over 70% post-merger.
With this MoU now in place, the collaboration enters a more structured phase, aligning both firms’ resources, networks, and advisory capabilities to make M&A more accessible and actionable for Malaysian SMEs.
Making M&A Understandable and Attainable for Local SMEs
Under this agreement, YYC’s SME clients will gain access to:
- Expert-led M&A seminars
- Personalised pre-deal consultations from Nihon M&A Center Malaysia’s specialist team
- Direct introductions to a broad buyer network across Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam
This announcement comes at a time when succession planning, cost pressures, and digital disruption are forcing many SMEs to reassess their business direction. The partnership aims to close knowledge gaps and offer practical, professional M&A guidance, reframing it as a strategic move—not a last resort—for businesses looking to scale, modernise, or transition.
YYC’s Vision for Sustainable and Saleable Businesses
Datin Shin Yap, Group CEO of YYC, said, “Our focus is not just on helping clients survive, but showing them how to build something that is sustainable and ultimately saleable. We estimate that five to ten percent of our 20,000 clients could be viable M&A targets over the next five years.”
With Nihon M&A Center Malaysia as our partner, we can offer our clients sound, strategic advice to help them move forward, whatever their next chapter may be.”
YYC, established in 1974, has helped thousands of companies grow—many of which are now publicly listed on Bursa Malaysia or expanded internationally. Through this partnership, it will further enhance its role in business continuity advisory by integrating M&A solutions.
