M&A Deal Concluded: M&A Capital Partners Supports M&A Between Risou and Sobal, Software Development Companies, with Founder's Legacy Carried on by Old Friend and Acquiring Company

M&A Capital Partners Co., Ltd. (Headquartered in Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President Satoru Nakamura) mediated the M&A between Risou Co., Ltd., a company engaged in web system-centric system development in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, and Sobal Co., Ltd., a system and application development company in Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo.

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M&A Overview Risou Co., Ltd., nurtured for 40 years by its founder, Harujiro Yokozawa, decided on an M&A with Sobal Co., Ltd. amidst the challenge of a lack of successors. Mr. Yokozawa, who had a strong attachment to the company for many years, went through conflicts, including once postponing the M&A. Ultimately, he chose Sobal as a partner with whom he could empathize regarding values and thoughts towards employees. After Mr. Yokozawa's illness was discovered, stakeholders collaborated within a limited time, and the procedures were advanced at an exceptional speed, resulting in the stock transfer being completed just before his passing.

The founder's will has been entrusted to his old friend, Naonobu Nishida, who has been appointed as the new president, and Risou is taking a new step forward. Moving forward, as a member of the Sobal Group, the company aims for growth by valuing its relationships with employees and customers while leveraging the strengths of both companies.

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