Agreements reached under this partnership
Capital and Business Alliance- 1
Mutual supply of private-label products
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Collaboration in deepening market penetration, primarily in the Kansai and Kanto regions
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Joint research and sharing of know-how concerning the following matters
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Supply from the バローホールディングス Group to the KOHNAN SHOJI CO.,LTD. Group: food products, pharmaceuticals, quasi-drugs and other products
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Supply from the KOHNAN SHOJI CO.,LTD. Group to the バローホールディングス Group: DIY, pet and gardening products, household goods and other products
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Regarding market development, primarily in the Kansai and Kanto regions, the parties will share information lawfully within the scope necessary to achieve that objective in order to efficiently expand stores and improve services by leveraging their respective strengths, and will also consider opening stores jointly.
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Regarding tenant openings at stores operated by バローホールディングス and KOHNAN SHOJI CO.,LTD., primarily in the Kansai and Kanto regions, the parties will give priority to discussions when requested by the other party.
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Operation of logistics facilities and logistics systems
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Store development and facility management
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Store operations rationalization, sales promotion measures and EC operations
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Recruitment and training of personnel
These are items that the documents state the two companies will work on. The lines above and below represent arrangements between the two companies.
This indicates whether the companies will do more than work together, such as holding each other’s shares or seconding personnel (capital and business alliance).
The impact of this matter on consolidated results for the fiscal year ending March 2027 is currently under review. If any matter requiring disclosure arises, it will be disclosed promptly.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of alliance partner | KOHNAN SHOJI CO.,LTD. |
| Alliance partner's business activities | Home improvement center business, retail business for construction professionals, and membership-based wholesale business for construction materials |
| Alliance partner's location | Nishi-ku, Sakai, Osaka Prefecture |
| Alliance partner's capital | ¥17,658 million (as of 28 February 2026) |
| Alliance partner's net sales | ¥519,779 million (fiscal year ended February 2026, consolidated operating revenue) |
| Alliance partner's operating income | ¥22,397 million (fiscal year ended February 2026, consolidated operating profit) |
| Type of alliance | Capital and Business Alliance |
| Details of the alliance | Mutual supply of private-label products, Collaboration in deepening market penetration, primarily in the Kansai and Kanto regions, Joint research and sharing of know-how concerning the following matters, Supply from the バローホールディングス Group to the KOHNAN SHOJI CO.,LTD. Group: food products, pharmaceuticals, quasi-drugs and other products, Supply from the KOHNAN SHOJI CO.,LTD. Group to the バローホールディングス Group: DIY, pet and gardening products, household goods and other products, Regarding market development, primarily in the Kansai and Kanto regions, the parties will share information lawfully within the scope necessary to achieve that objective in order to efficiently expand stores and improve services by leveraging their respective strengths, and will also consider opening stores jointly., Regarding tenant openings at stores operated by バローホールディングス and KOHNAN SHOJI CO.,LTD., primarily in the Kansai and Kanto regions, the parties will give priority to discussions when requested by the other party., Operation of logistics facilities and logistics systems, Store development and facility management, Store operations rationalization, sales promotion measures and EC operations, Recruitment and training of personnel |
| Number of shares acquired | Acquisition of KOHNAN SHOJI CO.,LTD. common shares by バローホールディングス: 719,400 shares (percentage of total shares issued: Not disclosed). Acquisition of バローホールディングス shares by KOHNAN SHOJI CO.,LTD.: Not disclosed (acquired from existing shareholders through ToSTNeT-1) |
| Acquisition price | The total purchase price for the acquisition of バローホールディングス shares by KOHNAN SHOJI CO.,LTD. is expected to be approximately ¥3,000 million. The total payment amount for the acquisition of KOHNAN SHOJI CO.,LTD. shares by バローホールディングス is approximately ¥3,000 million. |
| Date of board resolution | 30 June 2026 |
| Contract Date | 30 June 2026 |
| Share Acquisition Date and Payment Date | Acquisition date for バローホールディングス shares by KOHNAN SHOJI CO.,LTD.: 10 July 2026 (scheduled). Acquisition date for KOHNAN SHOJI CO.,LTD. shares by バローホールディングス: 16 July 2026. Payment date: Not disclosed. |
| Impact on Business Performance | The impact of this matter on consolidated results for the fiscal year ending March 2027 is currently under review. If any matter requiring disclosure arises, it will be disclosed promptly. |
Items this document does not state (9)
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The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.To strengthen the business foundations of both companies, including product procurement, logistics, store operations and human resources, reinforce their relationship over the medium to long term, accelerate the growth strategies of the three companies, including アレンザホールディングス, and enhance corporate value.