Marubeni has decided to conduct a conditional tender offer for South Korean BPC company iFamilySC through Welliant, a newly established wholly owned subsidiary in South Korea, to acquire a minimum of 20% and a maximum of 28% of the shares.
On 23 October 2026, Marubeni decided to conduct a conditional tender offer for iFamilySC Co., Ltd., a major beauty and personal care company listed on the Korean market, through its wholly owned subsidiary Welliant Co., Ltd., to acquire a minimum of 20% and a maximum of 28% of the shares.
iFamilySC's core brand is rom&nd, and the company operates in Korea and overseas. It is widely recognised as a K-beauty brand. Through this transaction, Marubeni aims to support the sustainable enhancement of iFamilySC's corporate value and the global expansion of rom&nd.
Under its Medium-Term Management Strategy GC2027, Marubeni is focusing on strategic platform businesses that combine growth areas, high added value and scalability, and is working to expand its overseas operations. This transaction is positioned as a core element of its global strategy in the BPC sector centred on Asia, with a plan to expand its business base from East Asia to Southeast Asia, while also considering collaboration with Karmarts.