JAPAN POST BANK Co., Ltd.
Announcement Regarding the Establishment of Yuucho Asset Management Co., Ltd.
An absorption merger is conducted as of April 1, 2026, with JP Asset Management as the surviving company and JP Investment as the absorbed company, resulting in the establishment of Yuucho Asset Management Co., Ltd.
Key Figures
- Effective Date of Absorption Merger: 2026-04-01 (scheduled)
- Capital of Newly Established Company: 1.25 billion yen
- Voting Rights Ratio: Japan Post Bank 50%, Japan Post 25%, Officers and Employees LLC 25%
AI要約
Purpose of the Absorption Merger
Japan Post Bank Co., Ltd. and Japan Post Co., Ltd. will acquire the shares of JP Asset Management Co., Ltd. and JP Investment Co., Ltd., executing an absorption merger with JP Asset Management as the surviving company and JP Investment as the absorbed company. Through this, Yuucho Asset Management Co., Ltd. will be established to enhance and diversify asset management operations, strengthening the earnings base and aiming for corporate growth. The new company will focus on developing investment trust products for individual investors, managing private equity funds for institutional investors, and expanding its product lineup.
Overview of the Absorption Merger and Future Outlook
The board resolution date for the absorption merger is January 28, 2026, with an effective date scheduled for April 1, 2026. The newly established company will have capital of 1.25 billion yen, with voting rights distributed as 50% to Japan Post Bank, 25% to Japan Post, and 25% to the Officers and Employees LLC. The CEO is expected to be appointed by Japan Post Bank. The impact on business performance due to the establishment of Yuucho Asset Management is anticipated to be minor; any significant effects will be announced separately.
