Expansion of the French specialty contact lens business through the acquisition of SAS Humax
First written in FY2024. 1 of 3 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2025-H1. Latest entry: FY2026.
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- FY2026WorsenedAnnual report
「With the performance of a group company engaged in the manufacture and sale of specialty contact lenses in France falling below the initial plan, the carrying amount of this asset group was reduced to its recoverable amount with respect to goodwill.」
The French specialty contact lens business following the acquisition of the SAS Humax Group underperformed the initial plan, resulting in an impairment loss of ¥516 million on goodwill. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「In Europe, the Company continued preparations, including training, to begin orthokeratology-related sales activities at SA Laboratoires Dencott, a French contact lens fitting and sales company that became a wholly owned subsidiary in March 2024.」
SA Laboratoires Dencott proceeded with preparations, including training, to begin orthokeratology-related sales. - FY2024First statedAnnual report
「March 2024: Acquired shares in the SAS Humax Group, including SA Laboratoires Dencott, a French specialty contact lens fitting and sales company.」
The Company acquired the SAS Humax Group, which includes a French specialty contact lens fitting and sales company, thereby expanding its European business platform in the specialty lens field.