Sanyo Trading subsidiary acquires Kyushu Mitaka, strengthens livestock business

Sanyo Trading Co., Ltd. announced that its subsidiary, YPTECH CO., LTD., has resolved to acquire all shares of Kyushu Mitaka Co., Ltd. The acquisition, approved by Sanyo Trading's board of directors on October 9, 2025, is a strategic step toward achieving the "SANYO VISION 2028" long-term management plan by strengthening the group's earnings base. Kyushu Mitaka, with over 40 years of experience in veterinary pharmaceuticals and functional feeds, will become a second-tier subsidiary of Sanyo Trading, retaining its name and current representative.

The transaction involves YPTECH acquiring 200 shares of Kyushu Mitaka, representing 100.0% of voting rights. The share transfer agreement was signed on October 9, 2025, with the execution date planned for October 31, 2025. The acquisition price remains confidential due to an agreement between the parties, though due diligence and share value calculations by third-party organizations were conducted to ensure its reasonableness.

This acquisition aims to combine YPTECH's feed business foundation with Kyushu Mitaka's expertise in veterinary pharmaceuticals, enhancing services as a total solution provider in the livestock-related sector. Kyushu Mitaka reported net assets of JPY 377 million, total assets of JPY 563 million, net sales of JPY 903 million, and a profit of JPY 16 million for the fiscal year ending May 2025. Sanyo Trading anticipates a minor impact on its consolidated business results for the current fiscal year.