Agreements reached under this partnership
Business alliance- 1
Introduction of Rakuten ID login and Rakuten Pay online payments on SOKUYAKU
- 2
Joint use of same-day delivery networks
- 3
Implementation of joint campaigns
- 4
Improvement of the prescription drug pickup experience through Rakuten-operated pharmacies
- 5
Addition of medication pickup options on SOKUYAKU (implemented)
These are items that the documents state the two companies will work on. The lines above and below represent arrangements between the two companies.
The Company believes that this matter will contribute to enhancing the corporate value of the Company’s group. If the need for timely disclosure arises in the future, the Company will disclose the matter promptly.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of alliance partner | 楽天グループ株式会社 |
| Alliance partner's business activities | Internet services, fintech, mobile and other businesses |
| Alliance partner's location | Setagaya-ku, Tokyo |
| Alliance partner's capital | ¥459,508 million (as of 31 December 2025) |
| Alliance partner's net sales | ¥2,496,575 million (fiscal year ended December 2025) |
| Alliance partner's operating income | ¥14,382 million (fiscal year ended December 2025) |
| Type of alliance | Business alliance |
| Details of the alliance | Introduction of Rakuten ID login and Rakuten Pay online payments on SOKUYAKU, Joint use of same-day delivery networks, Implementation of joint campaigns, Improvement of the prescription drug pickup experience through Rakuten-operated pharmacies, Addition of medication pickup options on SOKUYAKU (implemented) |
| Contract Date | 3 August 2026 |
| Alliance start date | 3 August 2026 |
| Impact on Business Performance | The Company believes that this matter will contribute to enhancing the corporate value of the Company’s group. If the need for timely disclosure arises in the future, the Company will disclose the matter promptly. |
Items this document does not state (12)
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The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.The aim is to combine SOKUYAKU’s nationwide prescription drug delivery network with Rakuten’s services and membership base, thereby accelerating the widespread adoption and establishment of online medical consultations and medication guidance and improving convenience for both patients and medical institutions.