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C-United operates 563 stores nationwide under three brands: \"Kohikan,\" \"Cafe Veloce,\" and \"Cafe de Cri\u00e9.\" For the fiscal year ended March 2025, it recorded sales of 32,364 million yen and operating income of 1,309 million yen. Through this acquisition, the Colowide Group aims to expand its market share and improve profitability in the domestic food service industry, accelerating the realization of its medium-term management plan \"COLOWIDE Vision 2030,\" which targets consolidated net sales of 500 billion yen by the fiscal year ending March 2030.\n\n### Future Outlook and Synergy Effects\nNo impact on consolidated results is expected for the fiscal year ending March 2026, and the earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 2027 is currently being finalized. Synergies with the group include expanding sales of sweets brand products, improving the speed and accuracy of store openings, strengthening franchise development and store expansion, and reducing procurement and logistics costs. These are expected to enhance the business value of both parties, enrich the business format portfolio in the domestic food service market, and strengthen competitive advantage.","jir_financial_highlights":"Number of Shares Acquired: 1,111,325 shares (From 0 shares before acquisition to 100.0% ownership)\nAcquisition Price: 44,092 million yen (Unknown)\nTarget Company Sales (Fiscal Year Ended March 2025): 32,364 million yen (Year-over-Year +8.3% (29,909 million yen \u2192 32,364 million yen))\nTarget Company Operating Income (Fiscal Year Ended March 2025): 1,309 million yen (Year-over-Year +57.2% (833 million yen \u2192 1,309 million yen))\nTarget Company EBITDA (Fiscal Year Ended March 2025): 2,706 million yen (Year-over-Year +25.7% (2,154 million yen \u2192 2,706 million yen))","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#ColowideCoLtd, #M&A, #CafeBusiness, #WhollyOwnedSubsidiary, #JapaneseStocks","jir_key_figures":"Number of Shares Acquired: 1,111,325 shares (wholly owned subsidiary)\nAcquisition Price: 44,092 million yen\nTarget Company Sales (Fiscal Year Ended March 2025): 32,364 million yen\nTarget Company Operating Income (Fiscal Year Ended March 2025): 1,309 million yen\nNumber of Target Company Stores: 563 stores (as of end of February 2026)","jir_meta_title":"Colowide Co., Ltd. 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