Competition with PE Funds and Operating Companies to Acquire the Business
First written in FY2024. 1 of 3 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: 2026-08-14.
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- 2026-08-14SoftenedFinancial Results Presentation
「Because understanding the technology and business model presents a hurdle, manufacturing businesses are more difficult to find buyers for than businesses in other industries, resulting in limited competition, including from PE funds.」
The Company added an explanation reducing the perceived competitive risk in acquisitions, stating that manufacturing has limited competition, including from PE funds. - FY2025RestatedAnnual report
「We do not anticipate selling acquired companies and differentiate ourselves from PE funds and corporate buyers by providing management support with an extremely long-term perspective, respecting each company's independence rather than insisting on excessive integration, while ensuring appropriate management and improvement.」
The company has reiterated that non-sale ownership, extremely long-term support, and respect for each company's independence are differentiating factors in competition with PE funds and corporate buyers. - FY2024First statedAnnual report
「If we are unable to complete the acquisitions we anticipate, this may affect the group's operating results and financial position.」
The company states that competition with PE funds and corporate buyers may prevent it from completing anticipated acquisitions.