Nihon Kohden Corporation
Notice Regarding Acquisition of Shares in Dwell Co., Ltd.
Nihon Kohden Corporation acquires shares of Dwell Co., Ltd., making it a consolidated subsidiary. Post-acquisition shareholding ratio: Nihon Kohden 90.3%, Yoshihiro Shindo 9.7%. Share acquisition execution is scheduled for February 27, 2026.
Key Figures
- Shareholding Ratio Acquired: Nihon Kohden 90.3%, Yoshihiro Shindo 9.7%
- Share Acquisition Execution Date: Scheduled for February 27, 2026
- Capital: 19.8 million yen (Dwell Co., Ltd.)
AI要約
Overview of the M&A
At the Board of Directors meeting held on January 14, 2026, Nihon Kohden Corporation resolved to acquire shares of Dwell Co., Ltd. and make it a consolidated subsidiary. After acquisition, the capital structure will be Nihon Kohden 90.3% and Yoshihiro Shindo, Representative Director of Dwell, 9.7%. Established in 1996, Dwell develops and sells medical information system products and is highly regarded for its IT systems for operating rooms in Japan. By leveraging the synergy between both companies' IT solution businesses, they aim to promote data utilization and operational efficiency in medical settings, thereby improving quality of care and medical cost-effectiveness.
Shareholder Agreement and Future Outlook
Nihon Kohden and Yoshihiro Shindo plan to enter into a shareholder agreement that includes a put option for Mr. Shindo and a call option for Nihon Kohden. This arrangement allows flexible response to future management structure changes, with Mr. Shindo continuing to be involved in management. The share acquisition is scheduled to be executed on February 27, 2026, with minor expected impact on the consolidated financial results for the fiscal year ending March 2026. The acquisition price is confidential due to non-disclosure obligations, but due diligence has been conducted by a third-party agency.
