Agreements reached under this partnership
Joint venture formation- 1
EPF will transfer its injection molding machine business to SME
- 2
EPF will acquire an equity stake in SME
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The companies will make proposals combining EPF's support for developing automated lines with injection molding machines
- 4
The companies will jointly pursue customer acquisition
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The impact of this matter on our results for the current fiscal year will be immaterial
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of alliance partner | E.P.F. Elettrotecnica S.r.l. |
| Alliance partner's business activities | Support for developing automated factory lines, including turnkey solutions for injection molding machines, as well as the sale and servicing of related equipment |
| Alliance partner's location | Via Langhe, 24 - 12061 Carrù (CN) Italy (Italy) |
| Alliance partner's capital | EUR 78,520 |
| Type of alliance | Joint venture formation |
| Details of the alliance | EPF will transfer its injection molding machine business to SME, EPF will acquire an equity stake in SME, The companies will make proposals combining EPF's support for developing automated lines with injection molding machines, The companies will jointly pursue customer acquisition |
| Shareholding ratio | 100% held by us (wholly owned subsidiary) → Approximately 60% held by us and approximately 40% by EPF（Our holding will decline by approximately 40 percentage points; EPF will hold approximately 40%） |
| Overview of the joint venture | Name SHIBAURA MACHINE EUROPE S.R.L. / Location Italy / Business Description Sales and servicing of injection molding machines / Capital Contributions Not disclosed / Ownership ratio Approximately 60% held by us and approximately 40% by EPF |
| Ownership ratio | Approximately 60% held by us and approximately 40% by EPF |
| Date of board resolution | 2 July 2026 |
| Contract Date | Memorandum of understanding: 2 July 2026; definitive agreement: second half of 2026 (scheduled) |
| Alliance start date | The transaction is scheduled to be executed at the end of 2026 |
| Impact on Business Performance | The impact of this matter on our results for the current fiscal year will be immaterial |
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The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.Demand for automation and labor-saving solutions is increasing in the Southern European market, and customers are seeking sales of entire manufacturing lines, including upstream and downstream processes, rather than standalone machinery. By having SME handle the sales and servicing of injection molding machines and EPF focus on supporting the development of automated lines, we aim to clarify the roles of both companies and capitalize on their respective strengths.