Expanding the Scale of Operations through an Alliance with the Acquirer
First written in FY2021. 7 of 20 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2022-Q1. Latest entry: FY2026.
0 other companies' latest entry also says "Softened".
- FY2026SoftenedAnnual report
「Although the planned effective date has not yet been determined, the two companies plan to reconsider the feasibility of achieving the originally targeted effective date of 1 March 2027 based on the results of the above review, and will continue discussions toward realizing the business integration.」
The schedule for the business integration with ARCLANDS CORPORATION, including the originally scheduled effective date of 1 March 2027, has changed to undetermined, and the companies have reached the stage of reconsidering its feasibility based on the results of their review. - FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「With the aim of strengthening the management foundations of the home improvement center industry and maximizing business synergies, we entered into a basic agreement with ARCLANDS CORPORATION in April 2026 concerning a management integration through the establishment of a joint holding company by share transfer.」
Regarding non-contiguous growth through alliances and M&A, the company entered into a basic agreement on a business integration through the establishment of a joint holding company with ARCLANDS CORPORATION, with synergies expected in joint procurement, logistics, customer bases, store operations, and back-office functions. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「On 30 September 2025, the company acquired all issued shares of 株式会社本田 and made it a subsidiary. Accordingly, the company transitioned to consolidated accounting from the current interim consolidated accounting period.」
Regarding non-contiguous growth and expansion into new business areas, the company completed the acquisition of all shares of 株式会社本田, which operates home improvement centers, a timber sales business, and an exterior and renovation business, and made it a subsidiary. Synergies are expected from utilizing its delivery functions, corporate customer base, product range, procurement capabilities, and customer attraction capabilities. - FY2025RaisedAnnual report
「With multiple M&A transactions expected to contribute in both qualitative and quantitative terms and aimed at acquiring non-contiguous management resources, we established the M&A Promotion Department from the fiscal year ending June 2026 and will promote these initiatives further.」
The vision for growth through alliances and business acquisitions was expanded to a plan involving multiple M&A transactions and the establishment of an M&A Promotion Department. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「As a further strategic growth investment, the company acquired all shares of 有限会社和工房, a residential repair and maintenance business based in Saitama, Saitama Prefecture. By adding a new business domain to the company's home improvement and residential renovation businesses, it expects synergies including improved customer services and expanded customer touchpoints.」
Regarding non-consolidated growth through alliances and M&A, the company added a new business area and customer touchpoints by acquiring all shares of a housing repair business operator. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「As an action under “Lifestyle Proposals,” the company entered into a corner licensing agreement with The Walt Disney Company (Japan) Ltd. as part of its initiative to evolve into a “multi-purpose, multifunctional specialty retailer,” and is rolling out the original key visual “MAGIC FOREST” at all 16 stores.」
Regarding business expansion and the creation of added value through alliances, the company entered into a corner-licensing agreement with Walt Disney Japan and rolled it out at all 16 stores. - FY2022ReframedAnnual report
「Proactive initiatives for industry-academia collaboration and regional revitalization: We will promote projects that transcend organizational boundaries through tie-ups with government agencies and local authorities, research institutions, and local companies." / Becoming a driver of industry consolidation and achieving agile combinations of businesses: We will strengthen M&A, business alliances, business acquisitions, and supply chain management.」
The company has expanded its vision from growth through individual alliances to open innovation encompassing industry-academia and local-government collaboration, M&A, business alliances, business acquisitions, and supply chain strengthening. - FY2022-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In addition, sales of hobby and craft-related products increased as the limited-time pop-up store alliance project with Tsuburaya Productions Co., Ltd. was rolled out at 9 locations.」
Regarding business expansion through alliances, the company rolled out a limited-time pop-up store with Tsuburaya Productions at 9 locations and reported an increase in hobby and craft-related sales. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales of hobby and craft-related products increased as the company's first alliance project with Tsuburaya Productions Co., Ltd., a limited-time pop-up store, was rolled out at 9 locations.」
Regarding business expansion and the creation of added value through alliances, the company rolled out a pop-up project with Tsuburaya Productions at 9 locations and reported an increase in related sales. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「The company conducted a collaboration project with Tsuburaya Productions Co., Ltd. and opened the “ULTRAMAN&JOYFUL HONDA” pop-up store. Six stores will open by the end of September, with the number to be expanded to 9 stores in stages. The company will also conduct social media and collaboration campaigns.」
Regarding business expansion and the creation of added value through alliances, the company conducted a project with Tsuburaya Productions and moved to specific plans to expand the pop-up stores from 6 to 9 locations. - FY2021First statedAnnual report
「In pursuing alliance synergies and non-consolidated growth, we will promote business expansion through alliances and other measures and create new added value.」
The company newly identifies collaboration with the transferee after the transfer of subsidiary shares as a means of achieving non-consolidated growth and creating new added value.