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The acquisition amount is undisclosed, but the number of acquired shares is 59,704 shares and the voting rights ratio after acquisition will be 100%. The acquisition period is scheduled from December 20, 2026 onward to March 31, 2027. The impact on this fiscal year's consolidated results is expected to be limited.","jir_summary":"### Overview of Capital Policy and M&A\nThe Company has concluded an agreement for its consolidated subsidiary Antalis to acquire the paper wholesale business in Europe, Central and Eastern Europe, and Germany from Papyrus Group. The target includes businesses of nine companies, including Papyrus Schweiz AG, UAB Papyrus Lietuva, Papyrus Sp. Zoo, and Papyrus Romania SRL, and voting rights will be 100% after acquisition. The acquisition includes share transfers and partial asset transfers and aims to strengthen the sales network for paper and paperboard products across 19 European countries. Completion of the acquisition is currently scheduled between December 20, 2026 and March 31, 2027, subject to antitrust approvals.\n\n### Future Impact and Disclosures\nWhile the impact on this fiscal year's consolidated results is expected to be limited, the transaction is evaluated as contributing to strengthening the Group's business foundation and improving competitiveness over the medium to long term. The undisclosed acquisition price has not been made public; the number of shares to be acquired is 59,704 shares, and full control of 100% will be obtained after the acquisition. Any further disclosure items will be promptly announced as they arise.","jir_financial_highlights":"Number of shares acquired: 59,704 shares (Unknown)\nVoting rights ratio after acquisition: 100% (Unknown)\nAcquisition date: October 2, 2026 (Unknown)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#PapyrusGroup, #EuropeanPaperWholesale, #MandAAlliance","jir_key_figures":"Number of shares acquired: 59,704 shares\nVoting rights ratio after acquisition: 100%\nAcquisition date: 2026-10-02","jir_meta_title":"Kpp Group Holdings Co., Ltd. Announces Share Acquisition in Paper Wholesale Business\uff5cExpanding Customer Base to Over 60 Companies","jir_meta_description":"Kpp Group Holdings Co., Ltd., through its consolidated subsidiary Antalis, will acquire the European paper wholesale business from Papyrus Group. Number of shares acquired: 59,704 shares; voting rights ratio: 100%. Acquisition period is scheduled from December 20, 2026 to March 31, 2027. 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