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It is expected that moving to a two-shift production schedule ahead of schedule may be feasible under the mid-term plan. 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Revenue in fiscal year 2025 is about 2,596 thousand USD, closing date August 14, 2026. It is expected that moving to a two-shift production schedule ahead of schedule may be feasible under the mid-term plan. Costs and assets are not disclosed; impact is expected to contribute to improved performance in the mid-to-long term.","jir_summary":"### M&A Overview\nSt.Cousair, Inc. (Oregon, USA) has acquired the Blake Hill Preserves brand business and related production facilities from Mascoma Bank, with closing completed on August 14, 2026. The target excludes direct-operated stores, manufacturing plants, and land\/buildings. Efficient production equipment will be relocated to the Oregon plant, aiming to accelerate the shift to a two-shift operation.\n\n### Impact on Investors and Outlook\nThe direct impact on this year\u2019s results from the Blake Hill acquisition is expected to be modest, but in the medium to long term, profitability is anticipated to improve through expanded wholesale and D2C channels on the East Coast, growth opportunities in the No Cane Sugar jam market, and strategic complementarities with the existing brand portfolio. Accounting is expected to be an acquisition; goodwill and intangible assets are currently under review.","jir_financial_highlights":"Blake Hill brand business revenue (fiscal year 2025): 2,596 \u5343\u7c73\u30c9\u30eb","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#\u30b5\u30f3\u30af\u30bc\u30fc\u30eb, #\u4e8b\u696d\u8b72\u53d7, #\u7c73\u56fd\u5b50\u4f1a\u793e","jir_key_figures":" Blake Hill Preserves revenue (fiscal year 2025): 2,596 \u5343\u7c73\u30c9\u30eb\n Closing date: 2026\u5e748\u670814\u65e5\n Target: brand business and related production facilities\n Consideration: non-disclosed\n Acquirer: St.Cousair, Inc. (100% subsidiary)","jir_meta_title":"\u3010Sankuzeuil Co., Ltd.\u3011Consolidated subsidiary acquires Blake Hill Preserves brand business \uff5c August 2026","jir_meta_description":"Sankuzeuil's consolidated subsidiary St.Cousair, Inc. has acquired Blake Hill Preserves brand business and production facilities in the United States from Mascoma Bank and completed the closing. 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