Hankyu Hanshin Holdings has reached its 20th anniversary since its establishment, advancing a defensive integration against the backdrop of the postwar realignment of major private railway companies and strengthening its management base. Net profit is also said to have increased 2.5-fold.
Hankyu Hanshin Holdings has reached its 20th anniversary since its establishment. The article reports that the integration resulting from the postwar realignment of major private railway companies has attracted attention as the background to its establishment.
The integration was intended to strengthen cooperation between Hankyu Railway and Hanshin Electric Railway, and commentary says that a “defensive” rationale played a role in the integration of the two competitors. The Murakami Fund’s moves are said to have been the catalyst. The integration is also said to have subsequently strengthened the management base.
The article also describes developments on the ground, including the demolition of the Osaka Shin-Hankyu Hotel, as part of the redevelopment around Osaka-Umeda Station. These developments are viewed in connection with the practical progress of the integration.