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A merger between 18268738 Canada and Metro Supply Chain Group is planned. Impact on consolidated results for the fiscal year ending December 2026 is being examined.","jir_summary":"### Overview of the Transaction\nNippon Express Holdings, Inc. executed capital increases related to the acquisition of shares of Metro Supply Chain Group by injecting 1,800,000,000 CAD into consolidated subsidiary 1001681010 Ontario and completing a capital increase of 1,252,816,213 CAD into its subsidiary 18268738 Canada. As a result, 18268738 Canada acquired the shares of Metro Supply Chain Group and a merger of that company is scheduled for November 1, 2026. Post-acquisition shareholding will be 100%, and the PMI (post-merger integration) plan will be announced in February 2027.\n\n### Outlook and Impact\nThis transaction is a strategic move to leverage Metro Supply Chain Group\u2019s business and expand third-party logistics operations globally. The impact on consolidated results for the fiscal year ending December 2026 is currently being evaluated, and we will announce additional information as it becomes available. The PMI plan will be updated in February 2027.","jir_financial_highlights":"Number of shares acquired: 11,754,647 shares (100.0% acquired)\nAcquisition price: 1,800 million CAD (207,000 million yen) (New acquisition)\nPlanned merger date: Planned for November 1, 2026 (Canada time) (Planned)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#NipponExpressHoldings, #MetroSupplyChainGroup, #CorporateRestructuring, #M&A","jir_key_figures":"Number of shares acquired: 11,754,647 shares (voting rights ownership ratio: 100.0%)\nAcquisition price: 1,800 million CAD (207,000 million yen)\nCapital increases: Capital increase to 1001681010 Ontario of 1,800,000,000 CAD; capital increase to 18268738 Canada of 1,252,816,213 CAD","jir_meta_title":"Nippon Express Holdings, Inc. \u2014 Acquisition of Metro Supply Chain Group Shares and Planned Merger\uff5cNovember 2026","jir_meta_description":"Nippon Express Holdings, Inc. completed capital increases into consolidated subsidiaries and the acquisition of Metro Supply Chain Group through 18268738 Canada, with a merger planned. 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