Responding to the Restructuring of Paper and Pulp Distribution Through M&A and Other Measures
First written in FY2016. 26 of 28 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2019-Q3. Latest entry: 2026-10-07.
30 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- 2026-10-07Advancedtopics.smt.docomo.ne.jp
「The company has announced 7 M&A transactions so far this year, 3 of them domestic deals.」
The company has already announced 7 M&A transactions in 2026 and was reported to be pursuing additional acquisitions, including domestic deals. - FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「This acquisition forms part of a diversification strategy aligned with the Fourth Medium-Term Management Plan, aimed at transforming Antalis' business portfolio, namely accelerating the shift from paper to visual communications, and expanding into new product areas within the visual communications business.」
Under the existing M&A policy, 100% of Texo Group was acquired for ¥3,907 million, enabling entry into new product areas including textiles and sublimation-transfer media. In the following fiscal year, 100% of Spandex Australia was also acquired. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Because Antalis S.A.S. acquired all shares of Fortuna Digital Holding, formerly Fortuna Komers d.o.o., Fortuna Digital Holding and its subsidiaries Fortuna Digital Austria, Fortuna Digital BIH, Fortuna Digital Croatia, Fortuna Digital Hungary, Fortuna Digital Serbia and Fortuna Digital Slovenia have been included in the scope of consolidation from the current consolidated fiscal year. Acquisition consideration: cash, ¥3,907 million (€21,911 thousand). Voting rights acquired: 100%」
Under the existing M&A policy, Fortuna Digital Holding and its European subsidiaries were acquired and consolidated. In addition, 100% of Texo Group was acquired for ¥3,907 million, advancing the restructuring of the visual communications business in Europe. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「As of the end of the current consolidated fiscal year, goodwill of ¥11,374 million had been recognized as a result of the acquisition of shares in Tecnoprimaf S.r.l., formerly Tpf Srl, and the acquisition of shares in Signet Pty Ltd by DAIEI AUSTRALASIA PTY LTD, an operating company of Spicers Limited, among other transactions.」
The acquisitions of all shares of Tpf and Signet were reflected in consolidated results and assets, advancing the expansion of business areas and regional platforms through overseas M&A. The post-acquisition goodwill balance was ¥11,374 million. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 23 January 2024, Antalis S.A.S., a consolidated subsidiary, acquired all shares of Tpf Srl, making it a subsidiary and sub-subsidiary. Acquisition consideration: cash, ¥4,160 million. DAIEI AUSTRALASIA PTY LTD, an operating company of the Company's consolidated subsidiary Spicers Limited, acquired all shares of Signet Pty Ltd, making it a subsidiary and sub-subsidiary. Acquisition consideration: cash, ¥7,468 million」
Under the existing M&A policy, all shares of Tpf were acquired for more than ¥4 billion and all shares of Signet for approximately ¥7.5 billion. In addition, 100 METROS, PAKELLA and others were added to the scope of consolidation, continuing the restructuring of overseas businesses and expansion into new business areas. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「During the current consolidated fiscal year, all shares of Integart Sp. zo.o. and its subsidiaries, and Lovepac Inc. and its subsidiaries, were acquired by Antalis S.A.S.,」
Under the existing M&A policy, the acquisitions of Integart, Lovepac and others were reflected in the scope of consolidation, and all shares of Tpf Srl and Signet Pty Ltd were subsequently acquired. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 23 January 2024, the Company resolved that Antalis S.A.S., a consolidated subsidiary, would acquire all shares of Tpf Srl and make it a subsidiary, and on 30 January 2024 entered into a share transfer agreement. The acquisition was undertaken because incorporating the target company would diversify the product portfolio and strengthen the Company's foothold in the industrial area of northern Italy, Emilia-Romagna. Acquisition consideration: cash, ¥4,477 million」
The restructuring of paper and packaging distribution through M&A continued, with Antalis deciding to acquire all shares of the Italian wood packaging and VCI products company Tpf Srl. Acquisition consideration was ¥4,477 million, with the purposes of diversifying products and strengthening the business base in northern Italy. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In the ASEAN region, the paper wholesaling business performed poorly as demand weakened amid economic stagnation and price competition intensified due to low-priced competition from China. Meanwhile, M&A in Singapore's visual communications field contributed to results.」
M&A in Singapore's visual communications field contributed to results as part of the benefits of overseas business restructuring through M&A and other measures. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「ANTALIS GmbH, an operating company of Antalis S.A.S., a consolidated subsidiary of the Company, acquired all shares of BB Pack GmbH, Cr8packaging GmbH, a subsidiary of BB Pack, and Printmate GmbH, collectively referred to as the BB Pack Group, making them subsidiaries and sub-subsidiaries.」
Under the existing M&A policy, all shares of 3 companies engaged in the design, manufacture and sale of packaging products under Antalis were acquired. The acquisition date was 29 April 2022, and the acquisition consideration was ¥4,566 million. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「Five companies have been included in the scope of consolidation through the acquisition of shares in Universal Packaging Limited and the establishment of 株式会社BMエコモ, among other transactions.」
Business restructuring through M&A and other measures continued, with 5 companies added to the scope of consolidation through the acquisition of Universal Packaging Limited and other transactions. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「The business combination with Antalis S.A.S. completed on 21 July 2020 had been accounted for provisionally in the previous consolidated fiscal year, but was finalized during the first quarter of the current consolidated accounting period.」
The provisional business combination accounting for the Antalis acquisition in the previous fiscal year was finalized during the current quarter, advancing the accounting treatment for the acquisition to the next stage. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「The acquisition of this business was completed on 28 February 2020 because the conditions for the acquisition were satisfied upon authorization by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission on 20 February 2020.」
The acquisition of the Direct Paper business by Spicers was completed on 28 February 2020 after obtaining authorization from the competition authorities. - FY2021-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Antalis S.A. has become a wholly owned subsidiary of the Group through the acquisition of shares by means of a tender offer and squeeze-out.」
The response to the restructuring of paper and pulp distribution through M&A progressed from acquiring 83.6% of Antalis' voting rights to making it a wholly owned subsidiary through a tender offer and squeeze-out. - FY2021-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Following the acquisition of shares in Antalis S.A. on 21 July 2020, the Company included Antalis and its 73 subsidiaries within the scope of consolidation.」
The response to the restructuring of paper and pulp distribution through M&A progressed from Spicers to the acquisition of shares in Antalis. The acquired voting rights ratio was 83.6%, after which all shares were acquired on 5 November 2020 and the company was delisted. - FY2020-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Spicers has 8 locations in Australia and 4 in New Zealand and has established a strong position in the Australian and New Zealand markets as a leading wholesaler of paper, packaging materials and paper-related products. Through the acquisition of this business, the Company is expected to diversify Spicers' business portfolio and further strengthen its presence in the Australian market by incorporating the packaging field, where growth is expected.」
An agreement was signed to acquire the Direct Paper business through Spicers, concretizing an M&A transaction following the completed acquisition of Spicers. The business acquisition was scheduled for 1 March 2020. - FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「From the second quarter of the current consolidated accounting period, Spicers Limited and its 9 subsidiaries have been included in the scope of consolidation following the acquisition of Spicers Limited's shares.」
Following the acquisition of 100% of Spicers under the M&A policy, consolidation of the company and its 9 subsidiaries began. Goodwill of ¥2,001 million arising from the acquisition was also recognized. - FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「On the SOA implementation date of 16 July 2019, the Company acquired 100% of Spicers’ issued shares and made it a wholly owned subsidiary.」
The response to the restructuring of paper and pulp distribution through M&A progressed to the completed transaction of acquiring 100% of Spicers' issued shares and making it a wholly owned subsidiary. The acquisition price for the shares was ¥7,109 million, and the estimated total including advisory fees and other costs was ¥7,459 million. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「Following its listing, the Company formed an M&A project team and, after extensive discussions, reached the agreement.」
The M&A policy progressed to a specific transaction involving the formation of an M&A project team, an estimated acquisition price for Spicers of ¥7,386 million and an ownership interest of 100% after the acquisition. - FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Following its listing, the Company formed an M&A project team and, after extensive discussions, reached the agreement. We are confident that acquiring these shares will not only dramatically strengthen our position in the ANZ market but also enable us to obtain a highly diverse product portfolio, making a major contribution to deepening our global expansion and strengthening our paper-making raw materials and total packaging businesses.」
The previous M&A policy progressed to a specific transaction involving the formation of an M&A project team and the resolution to acquire 100% of Spicers' shares and execution of the relevant agreement. The estimated acquisition price was ¥7,386 million, with completion scheduled for around July 2019. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「The Group has responded to industry restructuring through M&A and other measures for some time, and intends to continue responding flexibly going forward.」
The policy of continuing M&A and other measures to respond to the shrinking paper and pulp market and the restructuring of distribution has been reiterated. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「The Group has responded to industry restructuring through M&A and other measures for some time, and intends to continue responding flexibly going forward.」
M&A is positioned as a means of responding to the shrinking domestic market and the possibility of restructuring among distribution companies.