Lifedrink Company, Inc.
Notice Regarding Acquisition of Shares by Consolidated Subsidiaries
At the board of directors meeting held on March 5, 2026, it was resolved to acquire all shares of SD Next Co., Ltd. and SD Bottlers Co., Ltd. from Sukima Department Store Co., Ltd. The acquisition price is undisclosed, and the share transfer is scheduled for April 1, 2026.
Key Figures
- SD Next Co., Ltd. Net Sales: 2,696 million yen (Fiscal Year Ending August 2025)
- SD Bottlers Co., Ltd. Net Sales: 5,108 million yen (Fiscal Year Ending February 2025)
- Number of Shares Acquired: SD Next Co., Ltd. 15,348 shares (Voting rights ownership ratio 100.0%)
- Number of Shares Acquired: SD Bottlers Co., Ltd. 700 shares (Voting rights ownership ratio 100.0%)
- Board Resolution Date: 2026-03-05
- Scheduled Share Transfer Date: 2026-04-01
AI要約
Overview of the M&A
Life Drink Company, Ltd. resolved at the board meeting held on March 5, 2026 to acquire all shares of SD Next Co., Ltd. and SD Bottlers Co., Ltd. from Sukima Department Store Co., Ltd. through its consolidated subsidiaries. Both companies operate primarily in the vending machine business, with net sales of 2,696 million yen for the fiscal year ending August 2025 and 5,108 million yen for the fiscal year ending February 2025, respectively. The acquisition price is undisclosed due to the counterparty’s wishes. The share transfer is scheduled for April 1, 2026.
Future Outlook and Impact
This share acquisition is directly linked to the evolution of "Max Sales" and aims to strengthen the business foundation through the acquisition of new direct sales channels. The impact on consolidated earnings for the fiscal year ending March 2026 is expected to be minimal, and any matters requiring disclosure will be promptly made public. Additionally, the company has resolved to establish a new company to oversee the vending machine business and plans to discuss and consider collaborative initiatives.
