M&A as a Means of Expanding New Businesses and Services
First written in FY2022. 3 of 10 entries say "Advanced", first in 2026-04-22. Latest entry: 2026-08-12.
3 other companies' latest entry also says "Cited as achieved".
- FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「In April 2026, we made Emu Co., Ltd., which operates "Studio Emu" in Hyogo Prefecture, a wholly owned subsidiary and further expanded our store network. Going forward, we will expand our business base through store openings and M&A, with a particular focus on strengthening our store presence in the Tokyo metropolitan area, where the customer base is substantial.」
The company moved beyond its policy of using M&A as necessary, acquiring Emu and Emu Lab as wholly owned subsidiaries to expand its business base and store network. - FY2025RaisedAnnual report
「In addition to opening stores in the Tokyo metropolitan area, where the customer base is substantial, the company is proceeding with preparations and consideration of multiple brands for children's photography using M&A, as well as entry into previously untouched business areas such as coming-of-age ceremony services.」
The company has linked its former policy of using M&A as necessary to a specific growth strategy, namely developing multiple brands for children's photography. - FY2024RaisedAnnual report
「The company aims to grow by actively using M&A, diversifying photography styles and increasing the number of stores.」
The wording has strengthened from the previous policy of conducting M&A as necessary to actively using M&A as a growth strategy to become a life photography company. No specific transactions are described. - FY2023RestatedAnnual report
「Our group regards M&A as one effective means of expanding new businesses and services and intends to pursue M&A as necessary in the future.」
The company continues its policy of using M&A as a means of expanding new businesses and services. - FY2022First statedAnnual report
「Our group regards M&A as one effective means of expanding new businesses and services and intends to pursue M&A as necessary in the future.」
The company has stated for the first time that it regards M&A as a means of expanding new businesses and services and will pursue it as necessary. It also states that there are no specific transactions at present.