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Through this joint venture, shares of 15 companies mainly involved in the in-flight meal business will be acquired and made subsidiaries. This will strengthen the Kobe Bussan Group\u2019s integrated food production and sales system and promote growth and overseas expansion of the \u201cGyomu Super\u201d brand. By combining Gourmet Kineya\u2019s expertise in dining establishments and in-flight meal operations with Kobe Bussan\u2019s factory management and food procurement functions, the aim is to enhance the corporate value of the group of target companies.\n\n### Outlook and Schedule\nThe execution of this M&A is subject to approval by relevant authorities and other conditions, with the joint venture contract signing, capital increase, and share acquisition expected to be completed within fiscal year 2026. The impact on consolidated results for the fiscal year ending October 2026 is currently being calculated in detail, and earnings guidance revisions will be promptly announced if necessary. The acquisition price has been determined through fair and reasonable negotiation between both parties based on due diligence by a third-party institution.","jir_financial_highlights":"Number of target companies: 15 companies (New acquisition)\nJoint venture establishment date: Scheduled April 8, 2026 (Newly established)\nEquity ratio (planned): Kobe Bussan 82%, Gourmet Kineya 18% (New)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#KobeBussanCoLtd, #MandA, #JointVentureEstablishment, #InFlightMealBusiness, #GyomuSuper","jir_key_figures":"Joint venture establishment date: Scheduled April 8, 2026\nNumber of target companies: 15 in-flight meal related companies\nEquity ratio (planned): Kobe Bussan 82%, Gourmet Kineya 18%","jir_meta_title":"Kobe Bussan Announces Establishment of Joint Venture and Acquisition of Shares in 15 In-Flight Meal Related Companies (Scheduled April 2026)","jir_meta_description":"Kobe Bussan Co., Ltd. plans to establish a joint venture in April 2026 and acquire shares of 15 in-flight meal related companies, making them subsidiaries. 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