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The acquisition price is undisclosed.","jir_summary":"### Overview of the M&A\nSpicers Limited, a consolidated subsidiary of KPP Group Holdings Co., Ltd., has resolved to acquire all shares of Spandex Australia Holding Pty Ltd, which operates in the visual communication business in Australia, and to make it a subsidiary effective April 1, 2026. Spandex Australia has bases in major Australian cities including Sydney and Melbourne, offering a wide range of products such as digital print media and vehicle wraps. This acquisition is part of the fourth medium-term management plan focusing on business portfolio transformation, aiming to consolidate market share and strengthen procurement capabilities of both companies.\n\n### Outlook and Impact\nThe acquisition is scheduled to be completed on April 1, 2026, and its impact on consolidated results for the current fiscal year is expected to be limited. However, it is expected to contribute to enhancing the corporate value of the group in the medium to long term. The acquisition price has not been disclosed. Should any disclosure-worthy matters arise in the future, they will be promptly announced.","jir_financial_highlights":"Number of Shares Acquired: 9,217,402 shares (New Acquisition)\nAcquisition Price: Undisclosed (Undisclosed)\nSpandex Australia Revenue (Fiscal Year Ending April 2025): AUD 56 million (Year-over-Year Decrease)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#KPPGroupHoldingsCoLtd, #M&A, #JapaneseStocks","jir_key_figures":"Number of Shares Acquired: 9,217,402 shares (100% voting rights ownership)\nSpandex Australia Revenue (Fiscal Year Ending April 2025): AUD 56 million\nShare Acquisition Execution Date: Scheduled April 1, 2026","jir_meta_title":"KPP Group to Acquire 9,217,402 Shares of Spandex Australia and Make it a Subsidiary (Scheduled April 1, 2026)","jir_meta_description":"Consolidated subsidiary Spicers Limited of KPP Group Holdings will acquire all shares of Spandex Australia Holding Pty Ltd, scheduled to become a subsidiary on April 1, 2026. 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