Entry into the Materials Business through the Acquisition of a Spunlace Nonwoven Fabric Business
First written in FY2026-H1. 5 of 9 entries say "Achieved", first in 2026-04-03. Latest entry: FY2027-H1.
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- FY2027-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「The cotton spunlace business began operations in January 2026. Although the company continued working to reduce the cost ratio by leveling production during the current interim consolidated accounting period, revenue remained flat from the first quarter consolidated accounting period at ¥2,089 million, and segment profit was ¥3 million, partly due to customers’ preference for lower-priced material products.」
Following the acquisition of the business in December 2025, the company began the cotton spunlace business in January 2026 and recorded revenue of ¥2,089 million and segment profit of ¥3 million during the interim consolidated accounting period. It has continued working to reduce the cost ratio by leveling production. - FY2026-H1First statedAnnual report
「Through this business acquisition, our Group will enter not only the manufacture of cotton products but also the manufacture and sale of spunlace nonwoven fabrics made from cotton.」
The Group entered into an agreement on 12 September 2025 to acquire UNICHIKA LTD.'s spunlace nonwoven fabric business, with the business transfer and launch scheduled for 26 December 2025. The acquisition price is ¥2.2 billion, and the acquired business recorded approximately ¥4.0 billion in sales in the fiscal year ended March 2025. The Group plans to expand sales to domestic and overseas sanitary products manufacturers, increase sales and profitability, and conduct R&D on cotton spunlace nonwoven fabrics.