Enhancing the HBC and food ingredients platform through the acquisition of shares in 池田産業
First written in FY2025-H1. 1 of 2 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2026-H1. Latest entry: FY2026-H1.
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- FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「During the interim consolidated accounting period under review, the HBC and food business recorded higher revenue, partly due to the contribution from the 池田物産 Group, which was consolidated from September 2025. In the chemicals business, both revenue and profit increased substantially in the surface treatment chemicals and surface treatment equipment segments.」
The 池田物産 Group, consolidated from September 2025, contributed to higher revenue in the HBC and food business, and the effects of strengthening the business platform through the acquisition began to appear in the financial results. - FY2025-H1First statedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 11 July 2025, the Company resolved for its consolidated subsidiary IWAKI CO.,LTD. to acquire shares in 池田産業株式会社, collectively referred to with its core company 池田物産株式会社 and other related companies as the 池田物産 Group, and make it a subsidiary. The Company entered into a share transfer agreement on the same date.」
The Company resolved to acquire shares in the 池田物産 Group through 池田産業, with the business combination scheduled for 1 September 2025. The percentage of voting rights to be acquired is 95%. Expected synergies include expanding the product lineup and sales channels for cosmetic and food ingredients, leveraging the 池田物産 Group's research and development and marketing capabilities, and promoting digital transformation through i-Platto.