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ANZCCJ x Tokyo American Club: First Friday - Aussie Adventure

10 May, 2024

07:00 pm-09:00 pm

Tokyo American Club, Minato City, Tokyo, Japan

HSF Japan Australia Investment Report 2023 – Partners in Prosperity: Latest trends in M&A

16 April, 2024

03:00 pm-05:00 pm

Japan Bank for International Cooperation, Chiyoda City, Tokyo, Japan

Japan Australia Investment Report 2023 – Partners in Prosperity: Latest trends in Japan-Australia M&A

ANZCCJ invites members and guests to an exclusive launch of Herbert Smith Freehills’ latest report Japan-Australia Investment Report 2023: Partners in Prosperity.

Japanese cross-border M&A into Australia was very strong in 2023 with over 50 M&A deals and 38 new partnerships in 2023. Australia is regarded as an attractive non-US destination as it is a stable market and encouraging of Japanese investment. Active sectors included energy, innovation, real estate and decarbonisation.

There were several major energy-related transactions, major B2C acquisitions (Kirin, 7-Eleven and Kao) which highlight attractiveness of the Australian domestic consumer market and the continuation of acquisitions of technology / BioTech companies by Fujifilm, Otsuka Pharmaceutical, Nissui, Fujitsu, Angel Group, Komatsu, Hitachi, MUFG and Softbank Robotics. Some of the most notable M&A transactions involving Japanese companies in 2023 included:

Kirin’s $1.9 billion takeover of ASX-Listed Blackmores, a vitamins and supplements producer.
Seven-I Holdings’ (7-Eleven Japan) $1.71 billion acquisition (together with the US arm of 7-Eleven) of 7-Eleven Australia, which operates 750 convenience stores.
Mitsubishi Corporation and BHP’s US$3.2 billion sale of the Daunia and Blackwater metallurgical coal mines in Queensland to Whitehaven Coal.
Mitsubishi UFJ Trust Bank’s $1.2 billion takeover of ASX-listed Link Group, a superannuation and share registry administrator.
LNG Japan’s US$880 million acquisition from Woodside Energy of a 10% interest in the Scarborough LNG Project.

Joined by speakers from Austrade and JETRO, our M&A experts will analyse the background to the strengthening of, as well as the opportunities and implications for the growth of, Japanese investment in Australia. You will hear from M&A specialists from Australia and Japan who are active in advising Japanese corporates in cross-border transactions.

Speakers:

Sally Townsend (Chair, Australian and New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ANZCCJ))
Elizabeth Cox (General Manager (North East Asia), Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) and Minister (Commercial) at the Australian Embassy Japan)
Taku Miyazaki (Director, Investment and Alliance Division, Innovation Department, Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO))
Ian Williams (Senior Adviser, Herbert Smith Freehills, Sydney / Brisbane)
Damien Roberts (Partner, Herbert Smith Freehills, Sydney)

Date: Tuesday 16 April 2024

Time: 15:00 – 17:00 (registration from 14:30)

Location: Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC), 9th Floor Auditorium 1-4-1 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

Sponsored by: Herbert Smith Freehills GJBJ, ANZCCJ, and Japan Institute for Overseas Investment (JOI)

Supported by: Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC)

Language: English / Mr Miyazaki of JETRO's session will be given in Japanese (without interpretation)

Fee: Complimentary

RSVP: 1700PM Wed 10 April 2024

Note #1: ** Capacity is limited to 20 people - tickets allocated via a lottery system on 12 April 2024

日豪投資報告2023－共存共栄のためのパートナーとして：日本企業による豪州M&Aマーケット最新動向

ANZCCJ は、ハーバート・スミス・フリーヒルズ社の最新報告書 「日豪投資報告書 2023: 繁栄のパートナー」の発表会に会員およびゲストの皆様をご招待いたします。

2023年は、日本企業による対豪州のクロスボーダーM&Aが非常に活発に行われた年でした。案件総数は50を超え、38件の新規のパートナーシップ事業が誕生しました。特にエネルギー、イノベーション、不動産および脱炭素の領域でM&Aが活発でした。オーストラリアは安定性が高く親日的な市場であるため、米国以外の投資先として高い関心が寄せられています。

昨年は大型のエネルギー関連取引のほか、B2Cの事業を展開している会社による大規模な買収案件（キリン、セブンイレブン、花王）もあり、オーストラリアの国内消費者市場の魅力の大きさを物語っています。また、富士フィルムや大塚製薬、ニッスイ、富士通、エンゼルグループ、小松製作所、日立製作所、三菱UFJ銀行およびソフトバンクロボティクスによるテクノロジーやバイオテック企業の買収も行われました。

2023年に行われた日本企業によるM&A取引で特に注目されたものは以下の通りです。

キリンホールディングス：オーストラリアの健康食品メーカーでありオーストラリア証券取引所（ASX）上場企業のBlackmores社を19億豪ドル（約1,700億円）で取得。
セブン&アイ・ホールディングス：オーストラリアで750店ものコンビニエンスストアを運営する7-Eleven Australia社を（米セブン-イレブンと共に）17.1億豪ドル（約1700億円）で取得。
三菱商事：BHP三菱アライアンス（BMA）社を通じてQLD州で操業するDaunia炭鉱及びBlackwater炭鉱を豪Whitehaven Coal社に32億米ドル（約4,760億円）にて売却。
三菱UFJ信託銀行：豪年金管理大手でありASX上場企業のLink Administration Holdings Limited社の株式を11億豪ドル（約1050億円）にて取得。
エルエヌジージャパン株式会社：豪州最大手のエネルギー会社であるWoodside Energy Group Ltdの子会社との間で、豪州Scarborough田開発プロジェクトに参画するため、同ガス田権益の10%を取得することを定めた権益売買契約を締結。

本セミナーでは、オーストラリア貿易投資促進庁（オーストレード）およびジェトロからスピーカーを招聘し、日本企業にクロスボーダー取引について頻繁に助言を提供しているハーバート・スミス・フリーヒルズのM&Aのスペシャリストたちと共に、日本企業による対豪州投資の増加の背景事情と、今後の投資機会の展望について考察します。

プレゼンター:

サリー・タウンゼンド（在日オーストラリア・ニュージーランド商工会議所会頭）
エリザベス・コックス（オーストラリア貿易投資促進庁（オーストレード）北東アジア統括ジェネラル・マネージャー東京事務所代表およびオーストラリア大使館公使（商務））
宮﨑　拓（日本貿易振興機構（ジェトロ）、イノベーション部ビジネスデベロップメント課長）
イアン･ウィリアムズ（ハーバート・スミス・フリーヒルズ、シドニー・オフィス、シニア・アドバイザー）
ダミアン・ロバーツ（ハーバート・スミス・フリーヒルズ、シドニー・オフィス、パートナー）

日時： 2024年4月16日（火）　15：00～17：00（14：30より受付開始）

会場： 株式会社国際協力銀行9階講堂（東京都千代田区大手町1-4-1）

主催： ハーバート・スミス・フリーヒルズ外国法事務弁護士事務、在日オーストラリア・ニュージーランド商工会議所、一般財団法人海外投融資情報財団

後援： 株式会社国際協力銀行

言語： 英語 / 宮﨑氏（JETRO）の講演のみ日本語で行われます

費用： 無料

申込締切： 2024年4月10日（水）

注1：**定員は20名。2024年4月12日に抽選で割り当てられます

ANZCCJ International Women's Day 2024 - Breakfast & Panel Discussion

8 March, 2024

08:00 am-09:00 am

Pullman Tokyo Tamachi, Minato City, Tokyo, Japan

ANZCCJ invites members and friends to join us in celebrating International Women's Day at a special breakfast event on 8 March at the Pullman Tokyo Tamachi. Chamber co-vice chair Ms Catherine O’Connell will moderate a discussion with senior business leaders Ms Eriko Asai, Co-Founder, Trinity Indo-Pacific Partners; Mr Takuro Kimura, Founder and CEO, G-Cubed Partners and Chairman of Women of the World Endowment (WoWE); and Ms Julia Spotswood, Founder, Jetset Dry Bar on the 2024 theme of ‘Invest in women: Accelerate Progress’, delving into how ensuring gender equality and women's well-being across all areas of life is vital for building prosperous economies and sustaining a healthy planet, particularly in the current global landscape. From tackling the macro challenges of gender-lens investing; to successfully carving a name in Japan`s ultra-competitive beauty industry; and launching a multi-national strategic advisory company as the world emerged from the pandemic, the discussion will highlight the importance of how empowering women across various spheres, including entrepreneurship, leadership, and beyond is vital in accelerating progress. When we invest in women, we invest in a better world where opportunities are more equitable and progress is more inclusive. We look forward to a morning full of inspiration, empowerment and connection with you.

Panelists
Eriko Asai - Co-Founder, Trinity Indo-Pacific Partners
Takuro Kimura - Founder and CEO, G-Cubed Partners and Chairman of Women of the World Endowment (WoWE)
Julia Spotswood - Founder, Jetset Dry Bar

Moderator
Catherine O’Connell – Founder, Catherine O`Connell Law

Date: Fri 08 March 2024

Time: 8:00AM - 9:00AM (Doors open at 7:30AM)

Venue: Pullman Tokyo Tamachi Banquet Room (9F), (Map)

Price: ANZCCJ Member ¥9,500 | Non-Member ¥11,500

Registration deadline: Fri 01 March 2024

Note:

Payment is required at time of purchase of tickets. Please note that unpaid registrations will not be added to the guest list.
No shows/cancellations will not be refunded as places are limited.
If you have any dietary requests, please email hiroki.matsumiya@anzccj.jp by Wed 1 March.
ANZCCJ will be taking photos throughout the event, which may include faces of guests. These photos will be used by ANZCCJ on our website and other material. By participating in this event, we wish to let you know that your photo may be taken. If you have any questions or concerns about this, please email us or let us know at the event registration desk on the day.

The State Government of Victoria, Australia invites you to eat and drink Victorian

5 March, 2024

06:00 pm-09:00 pm

Pullman Tokyo Tamachi, Minato City, Tokyo, Japan

On behalf of the State Government of Victoria, the Commissioner for Victoria to North Asia, Mr Adam Cunneen cordially invites you to a unique networking event, showcasing the best of Victorian food and beverage products.

The event will be held on 05 March from 6pm – 9pm at the Pullman Tokyo Tamachi and will feature a variety of delicious Victorian food and beverages, including wine, cheese, lamb, and a wide range of craft beer, wine and spirits. Guests will have the chance to taste a broad selection of premium Victorian products, and meet with the producers and manufacturers who create them.

To highlight and celebrate Global Victoria's presence at the FOODEX trade show with a 30 company in-person delegation, this event will bring together exhibitors and industry professionals in a relaxed and friendly setting. We hope you will be able join with us, and the Victorian FOODEX delegation, on the evening of Tuesday 05 March, to make new connections, renew old ones, and eat and drink Victorian.

We look forward to seeing you there and sharing the best of Victorian food and beverage products with you. To RSVP, please register below by 5:00PM Wednesday 28 February.

Date: Tue 05 March 2024

Time: 6:00PM - 9:00PM (Doors open at 5:30PM)

Venue: Pullman Tokyo Tamachi (Map) Banquet Room & Platform 9 (9F),

Price: Free (Invitation-only)

Registration deadline: Wednesday 28 Fepruary 2024

Note ### : Capacity is limited to 100 people - tickets allocated via a lottery system on Thursday 29 Feburary 2024

Note:

The ticket is not transferable.
If you have any dietary requests, please email us at hiroki.matsumiya@anzccj.jp by Tue 29 February.
ANZCCJ will be taking photos throughout the event, which may include faces of guests. These photos will be used by ANZCCJ on our website and other material. By participating in this event, we wish to let you know that your photo may be taken. If you have any questions or concerns about this, please email us or let us know at the event registration desk on the day.

ANZCCJ HYDROGEN SERIES III: Establishing the Hydrogen Market: Offtake Challenges & Opportunities

27 February, 2024

02:30 pm-05:30 pm

Australian Embassy Tokyo, Minato City, Tokyo, Japan

Against the backdrop of Net Zero targets and increasing calls for meaningful action on climate change, the global market for hydrogen and related chemical products continues to develop at pace. Given the significant commercial headwinds faced by the industry, including supply chain constraints and higher interest rates, policy-makers are stepping up to provide support across the value chain, including for production projects, transportation, and development of the downstream market.

ANZCCJ, in collaboration with the South Australian Department of Trade & Investment and Herbert Smith Freehills, invites members and guests to join us on 27 February 2024, for the third instalment in the ANZCCJ Hydrogen Series. This event will address the key issues for hydrogen offtake in the APAC region, with a particular focus on Australia and Japan, identifying the major opportunities and the material challenges for development of the market for hydrogen and related chemical products.

Speakers include:

Elizabeth Cox - Minister (Commercial), Australian Embassy and General Manager, North East Asia, Austrade
Lachlan Clancy - Partner, Herbert Smith Freehills
Kohei Toyoda - Director General for Energy Transformation Strategy, Energy and Natural Resources Finance Group, Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC)
Yuriy Humber - Founder, Japan NRG
Paul Altschwager - Chief Capital Officer, GFG Alliance
Simon Allison - Vice President, Xodus Group
Jerome Hamilton - Head of Legal, Japan and Green Solutions APAC, Engie Global Energy Management & Sales

Date: Tuesday, 27 February 2024

Venue: Australian Embassy, Tokyo 2-1-14 Mita, Minato-ku Tokyo 108-8361 access map

RSVP: 17:00 Wednesday 21 February 2024

Time: 14:30 - 17:30 Panel Discussion & Networking

Cost: Free

Note #1: Capacity is limited to 70 people - tickets allocated via a lottery system on 22 Feburary 2024

Note #2: Photo ID (drivers' license, passport, health insurance card or foreigner's residence card) is required for access to the Australian Embassy. Company ID and business card not acceptable.

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ANZCCJ x JABCC x JNZBC - 2024 Shinnenkai

25 January, 2024

06:30 pm-09:00 pm

Imperial Hotel Tokyo, Chiyoda City, Tokyo, Japan

ANZCCJ 2023 Annual General Meeting & Bonenkai

8 December, 2023

06:30 pm-09:00 pm

Pullman Tokyo Tamachi, Minato City, Tokyo, Japan

The Australian and New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Japan Annual General Meeting (AGM) and 2023-2025 Executive Council Election will be held at the Pullman Tokyo Tamachi from 6:30PM - 7:15PM on Friday 08 December 2023. Featuring annual reports on the Chamber's activities and finances from ANZCCJ Chair Sally Townsend and Treasurer Masatoshi Kitajima, the AGM is open to all ANZCCJ Members who wish to attend.

The AGM will be followed by end-of-year celebrations and networking (Bonenkai) from 7:15PM - 9:00PM, which will be open to non-members.

Date: Friday 08 December 2023

Time: 6:30PM - 9:00PM (Doors open at 6:00PM)

Venue: Pullman Tokyo Tamachi - 3-1-21 Shibaura, Minato-ku, 108-0023 Tokyo

Price: ANZCCJ Members ¥13,500 | Non-members (eligible to attend Bonenkai only) ¥15,000

*Note: Members who wish to attend the AGM ONLY will not be charged for attendance.

Registration: By Wed 05 December 2023

Agenda:

Annual General Meeting - Banquet Room

6:00PM - Doors Open

6:30PM - Opening Remarks - MC

6:35PM - Chair's Report - Sally Townsend

6:40PM - Treasurer's Report - Masatoshi Kitajima

6:45PM - Questions from Membership - Facilitated by MC

6:55PM - 2023-2025 Executive Council Election - Collection of Ballots

7:00PM - Election Voting Closed

7:15PM - Election Results Announced - Craig Usmar, Executive Director

Bonenkai - End of Year Celebration - Banquet Room and Platform 9 Rooftop Bar

7:15PM - 9:00PM - Buffet and free flow drinks including Penfold’s wines

(1) 2023 - 2025 Executive Council Election - Nominations

Nominations for the Executive Council are now open. Please complete the nomination form distributed to all Members on 03 November 2023 and return to the secretariat exec.director@anzccj.jp . Nominations close at 5pm on 29 Nov 2023. Candidates will be announced 30 Nov 2023.

What is the role of the Executive Council? - The Executive Council is the governing body of the ANZCCJ, consisting of 12 Councillors. As a group, the Executive Council determines the Chamber’s policies and priorities and oversees its financial affairs. The main roles and responsibilities of Executive Council members include:
Furthering the Chamber’s core mission, setting key strategic objectives and ensuring activities align.
Helping the ANZCCJ deliver real value for its members, as well as outreach to new and potentially beneficial members.
Being a senior representative for the ANZCCJ, attending ANZCCJ meetings and events.
Actively participating in or chairing one or more ANZCCJ committees or working groups that deal with specific issues or initiatives, acting as a liaison between the Executive Council and that Committee/working group. This initiative will draw from the EC members’ strengths and skills, align with their current profession or interests, and provide further learning and development opportunities.
Acting as MC or moderator at events, particularly those related to the Committee with which the council member is affiliated.
Overseeing the Secretariat’s management of the ANZCCJ’s operations.
Who can become a member of the Executive Council? - All current members of the ANZCCJ are eligible for nomination to the Executive Council. According to the ANZCCJ Constitution, the Executive Council must consist of:
at least seven (7) Councillors from companies holding Corporate Membership
at least two (2) members of Australian companies holding Corporate Membership
at least one (1) member of a New Zealand company holding Corporate Membership
at least two (2) members holding Individual Membership
The Executive Council will require at least one member holding Corporate Membership for the 2023-2025 Executive Council Election.

(2) 2023 - 2025 Executive Council Election - Voting Process

How do I vote? - Companies with Corporate Sponsorship and Individual members of the Chamber each have one vote with a weighted value (Platinum 4, Gold 4, Silver 4, Bronze 3, Individual 1). For example, a Platinum Sponsor company can submit one vote, which will carry a weighted value of 4. Those with Individual memberships can also submit one vote, which will carry a weighted value of 1.
Absentee and proxy voting - To ensure that the Executive Council Election reflects the wishes of our full membership base, we strongly encourage members who cannot attend to submit their votes through absentee or proxy vote forms, to be distributed to all members on 01 December. Please note that the absentee voting period will close at 5pm on 07 December.
In-person voting - At the AGM on 08 December 2023.
If you have any questions regarding the AGM or voting process, please contact ANZCCJ's Executive Director at exec.director@anzccj.jp or 03-4400-2972.

Note:

Payment is required at time of purchase of tickets. If your payment will be late due to your company's financial procedures, contact us at hiroki.matsumiya@anzccj.jp as soon as you have completed your registration. Please note that unpaid registrations will not be added to the guest list.
No shows/cancellations will not be refunded as places are limited.
If you have any dietary requests, please email us at hiroki.matsumiya@anzccj.jp
ANZCCJ will be taking photos throughout the event, which may include faces of guests. These photos will be used by ANZCCJ on our website and other material. By participating in this event, we wish to let you know that your photo may be taken. If you have any questions or concerns about this, please email us or let us know at the event registration desk on the day.

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