Nomura Leads M&A Advisory League Table in Japan Amid Toyota, NTT Group Deals

Nomura Securities has topped the Japanese M&A advisory league table for the first half of 2025, thanks to a string of big deals such as the Toyota and NTT group deals. The bank has climbed from second place in the same period last year. Nomura Securities is a leading financial services company based in Japan.

Nomura Securities has secured the top spot in the Japanese M&A advisory league table for the first half of 2025, according to recent reports [1]. The financial services giant climbed from second place in the same period last year, driven by a series of significant deals, including the Toyota and NTT group mergers.

The strong performance is a testament to Nomura's robust advisory services, which have been instrumental in facilitating large-scale transactions. The bank's ability to navigate complex deals and provide strategic guidance has positioned it as a leader in the Japanese M&A landscape.

Nomura's success in the first half of 2025 comes amidst a period of increased M&A activity globally. According to LinkedIn, the second quarter of 2025 saw a significant uptick in global M&A deal values, reaching $779 billion, the third-highest quarterly total in over four years [2]. This trend highlights the growing importance of M&A as a driver of corporate strategy and growth.

The Toyota and NTT group deals are among the largest announced transactions in Q2 2025. The Toyota Motor Corporation and Toyota Fudosan Co. merger with Toyota Industries Corporation was valued at $43.9 billion, while the Nippon Telegraph and Telephone (NTT) acquisition of NTT DATA was valued at $16.5 billion [2]. These deals underscore the significant role that Japanese companies play in the global M&A scene.

Nomura's leadership in the Japanese M&A advisory league table reflects its commitment to providing high-quality financial services and advisory solutions. The bank's expertise in mergers and acquisitions, combined with its extensive global network, positions it well to continue its strong performance in the coming quarters.

References:
[1] https://asia.nikkei.com/business/business-deals/nomura-tops-japan-m-a-advisory-league-table-on-toyota-ntt-group-deals
[2] https://www.linkedin.com/posts/andrea-ward-1a212b3_mergers-acquisitions-the-largest-global-activity-7358566029326778369-cmRb