Japanese firm eyes doubling manpower, public listing in PH by 2020

MANILA - A Japanese company that offers mergers and acquisitions (M&A) business consultation services is looking to double its hiring and list in the Philippine Stock Exchange by 2020.

Hideki Tanifuji, president and CEO of Asian Mergers & Acquisition Links, said business in the Philippines was booming, with 6 deals closed in 2 years across industries such as property and tourism.

He added, the company is also hoping to establish its subsidiaries in Thailand and Malaysia at the end of this year.