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Trading / Wholesale

Business Manager Fit 4/5

Auto Parts Wholesale Business

Nagoya 7 employees Profitable

Asking price

¥50M

¥50,000,000

Required capital increase

¥0M

to reach ¥30M paid-in capital

Working capital reserve

¥15M

first-year operations buffer

Estimated total investment

¥69M

excl. professional fees

Reported annual revenue: ¥210M

A wholesaler of aftermarket auto parts serving repair shops across the Chubu region, with a warehouse operation and stable supplier network.

Overview

Distributes aftermarket and OEM-equivalent parts to ~300 repair shops. Owns warehouse racking/systems; leases the building.

Why it scores 4/5 for Business Manager fit

  • Seven employees, capital above threshold, 25-year history
  • Deduction: a buyer without automotive background should plan to retain the sales manager and document division of duties

Points to examine in due diligence

  • Inventory valuation and slow-moving stock
  • Supplier exclusivity terms

Figures shown are an illustrative profile based on typical market transactions in this segment. Actual live mandates are shared during coordination engagements.