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M&A and Subsidiary Changes3038KOBE BUSSAN CO.,LTD.Trading & Wholesale

Notice Regarding the Acquisition of Shares in Hakuro Sake Co., Ltd. by Our Consolidated Subsidiary, Making It a Sub-subsidiary

関原酒造, a consolidated subsidiary of 神戸物産, will acquire all 52,000 shares of 柏露酒造株式会社 from 濵田 HD 株式会社. As a result, 柏露酒造株式会社 is expected to become a second-tier subsidiary of the 神戸物産 Group. The share transfer is scheduled to close on 30 April 2026.

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This transaction

Share acquisition (making the target a grand-subsidiary)
Counterparty濵田 HD 株式会社
Disclosing companyKOBE BUSSAN CO.,LTD.
柏露酒造株式会社Voting rights ownership percentageNumber of shares acquired 52,000 shares (number of voting rights: Not disclosed)

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Target company

Manufacture and sale of alcoholic beverages, wholesale and retail of alcoholic beverages, and other related businesses

Location Nagaoka, Niigata PrefectureShare capital ¥47 millionDate of incorporation 11 February 1956
Net Sales¥872 million (fiscal year ended June 2025)
Operating profit¥43 million operating loss (fiscal year ended June 2025)
Net income for the current fiscal year¥47 million net loss (fiscal year ended June 2025)
Net assets¥166 million (fiscal year ended June 2025)
Consideration and expenses
Acquisition priceThe acquisition price will not be disclosed pursuant to an agreement with the counterparty.
Impact on Business Performance

Although medium-term business expansion is expected, the impact on consolidated results for the fiscal year ending October 2026 will be immaterial.

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Valuation methodologyThe price will be determined through discussions between the parties at an amount considered fair and appropriate, based on the results of due diligence conducted by a third-party organization.
This transaction
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Transaction nameShare acquisition (making the target a grand-subsidiary)
Counterparty name濵田 HD 株式会社
Name of the Subject Company柏露酒造株式会社
Business Description of the Subject CompanyManufacture and sale of alcoholic beverages, wholesale and retail of alcoholic beverages, and other related businesses
Location of the Subject CompanyNagaoka, Niigata Prefecture
Capital Stock of the Subject Company¥47 million
Date of Establishment of the Subject Company11 February 1956
Net Sales of the Subject Company¥872 million (fiscal year ended June 2025)
Operating Profit of the Subject Company¥43 million operating loss (fiscal year ended June 2025)
Net Income of the Subject Company¥47 million net loss (fiscal year ended June 2025)
Net Assets of the Subject Company¥166 million (fiscal year ended June 2025)
Acquisition priceThe acquisition price will not be disclosed pursuant to an agreement with the counterparty.
Number of shares acquired52,000 shares (number of voting rights: Not disclosed)
Voting rights ownership percentageBefore 0% → after 100%
Impact on Business PerformanceAlthough medium-term business expansion is expected, the impact on consolidated results for the fiscal year ending October 2026 will be immaterial.
Date of board resolution20 April 2026
Contract Date20 April 2026
Execution Date / Effective Date30 April 2026 (scheduled)
Valuation methodologyThe price will be determined through discussions between the parties at an amount considered fair and appropriate, based on the results of due diligence conducted by a third-party organization.
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Expenses other than the acquisition priceType of ConsiderationMerger ratio/share exchange ratioTender offer priceMinimum number of shares to be purchasedTender offer periodFunding arrangementsGoodwill amountAmount of extraordinary income (loss)Independent valuation institutionSpecial CommitteeConditions Precedent to ExecutionManagement structure after acquisition

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関原酒造 has maintained a high operating rate due to growing demand for sake, making it necessary to increase production capacity and expand its operating base. By incorporating 柏露酒造株式会社's koji production technology and other capabilities, 関原酒造 aims to strengthen production capacity, expand its product categories and establish a competitive advantage in the market.

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