Nireco acquires Oyo Koken Kogyo, boosts measurement and optics business

Nireco Corporation announced its decision on October 17, 2025, to acquire Oyo Koken Kogyo, making it a wholly-owned subsidiary. The acquisition is expected to bolster Nireco's inspection machinery and optics businesses by integrating Oyo Koken Kogyo's expertise in radiation measurement devices and synthetic optical crystal manufacturing. The company highlighted strong synergy potential across technology, sales channels, and manufacturing.

The acquisition involves 60,000 shares of Oyo Koken Kogyo for a total consideration of JPY 826 million, including an estimated JPY 4 million in advisory fees. The share transfer is anticipated to be completed on October 30, 2025, following the contract signing on October 20, 2025. This will result in Nireco holding 100% of Oyo Koken Kogyo's voting rights.

Oyo Koken Kogyo reported net assets of JPY 948 million and total assets of JPY 1,884 million as of March 2025. For the fiscal year ended March 2025, it posted sales of JPY 1,371 million, operating profit of JPY 43 million, and net profit of JPY 20 million. Nireco expects this acquisition to accelerate its group's growth trajectory.