Developing Partnerships Establishing & Managing Subsidiaries Financing Growth	Properly financing your efforts in Japan can be used as a strategic competitive advantage for both private and publicly traded North American technology companies. JVP provides clients with the know-how and relationships to manage the negotiation and structuring of equity investments in Japanese subsidiaries. Generally, we find that a outside investment from a small group of Japanese corporate and financial investors allows clients to leap-frog competitors in Japan without diluting their existing shareholders. Why is Local Financing Important in Japan? • Creates long-term relationships with key channel or OEM partners • Aligns strategic interests with local financial results • Raises the bar for competing vendors and demonstrates credibility • Shares financial risk while you maintain control of the subsidiary • Can be used to create an unconsolidated affiliate • Allows you to use existing capital for other purposes What We Deliver • Capital structures that satisfy Japanese securities laws • Ownership structures that meet governance priorities • Sophisticated investors seeking reasonable capital gains and exit options • New prospective corporate investors that offer strategic importance • Valuation analysis • Merger and acquisition advice for platform or add-on acquisitions in Japan