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The new subsidiary is scheduled to be established on March 31, 2026, and as this is a simplified absorption-type company split based on Article 784, Paragraph 2 of the Companies Act, no shareholders' meeting will be held. Through this absorption-type company split, the company aims to acquire new direct sales channels and strengthen its business foundation.\n\n### Business Partnership Discussions and Future Outlook\nOur company and Pokka Sapporo Co., Ltd. have commenced discussions on a business partnership aimed at smooth succession of the vending machine business and future collaboration. Specifically, we are considering continued sales through vending machines using Pokka Sapporo\u2019s trademarks. The impact on consolidated results for the fiscal year ending March 2026 is expected to be minimal, and any future disclosures will be promptly announced.","jir_financial_highlights":"Net Sales (Consolidated Earnings Guidance for Fiscal Year Ending March 2026): 52,200 million yen (Year-over-Year +17.2%)\nOperating Income (Consolidated Earnings Guidance for Fiscal Year Ending March 2026): 5,220 million yen (Year-over-Year +10.1%)\nNumber of Operating Vending Machines (As of December 2025): Approximately 40,000 units (Unknown)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#LifeDrinkCompanyLtd, #CorporateRestructuring, #JapaneseStocks","jir_key_figures":"Effective Date of Absorption-Type Company Split: October 1, 2026\nScheduled Establishment Date of New Subsidiary: March 31, 2026\nNumber of Operating Vending Machines: Approximately 40,000 units (As of December 2025)","jir_meta_title":"Life Drink Company, Ltd. to Succeed Vending Machine Business by Absorption-Type Company Split and Start Business Partnership Discussions","jir_meta_description":"Life Drink Company, Ltd. will succeed the vending machine business of Pokka Sapporo Co., Ltd. to a newly established subsidiary by absorption-type company split on October 1, 2026, and commence business partnership discussions. 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