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The board resolution date is 2026-04-17.","jir_summary":"### Overview of the M&A\nNIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC. has resolved to acquire shares of Metro Supply Chain Group Inc., mainly based in Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom, through a wholly owned subsidiary, thereby making it a subsidiary. The acquisition price is approximately 1,800 million Canadian dollars (approximately 207,000 million yen), with the number of shares being 11,754,647, and the voting rights ownership ratio reaching 100%. Metro Supply Chain Group operates a 3PL business, with consolidated net sales of 1,377,189 thousand Canadian dollars (158,377 million yen) and operating income of 56,433 thousand Canadian dollars (6,490 million yen) for the fiscal year ending September 2025.\n\n### Strategic Significance and Future Outlook\nThis transaction aims to enhance the NX Group Management Plan 2028\u2019s long-term vision by increasing presence in the North American market, strengthening end-to-end solutions, expanding the customer base, and creating synergies between both companies. Completion of the transaction is scheduled between July and December 2026, contingent upon completion of antitrust procedures in each country. The impact on consolidated results for the fiscal year ending December 2026 is currently under review and will be promptly disclosed if there are any matters to report.","jir_financial_highlights":"Number of Shares Acquired: 11,754,647 shares (Voting rights ownership ratio 0.0% \u2192 100.0%)\nAcquisition Price: Enterprise Value 1,800 million Canadian dollars (207,000 million yen) (Unknown)\nConsolidated Net Sales (Fiscal Year Ending September 2025): 1,377,189 thousand Canadian dollars (158,377 million yen) (Year-over-Year Increase)\nConsolidated Operating Income (Fiscal Year Ending September 2025): 56,433 thousand Canadian dollars (6,490 million yen) (Year-over-Year Increase)\nConsolidated Net Income (Fiscal Year Ending September 2025): 2,196 thousand Canadian dollars (253 million yen) (Year-over-Year Increase)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#NIPPONEXPRESS, #M&A, #JapaneseStocks","jir_key_figures":"Number of Shares Acquired: 11,754,647 shares (100% voting rights ownership)\nAcquisition Price: 1,800 million Canadian dollars (approximately 207,000 million yen)\nConsolidated Net Sales for Fiscal Year Ending September 2025: 1,377,189 thousand Canadian dollars (158,377 million yen)","jir_meta_title":"NIPPON EXPRESS to Acquire Metro Supply Chain Group as Subsidiary for Approximately 207 Billion Yen | April 2026","jir_meta_description":"NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS has decided to acquire shares of Metro Supply Chain Group, based in Canada, for approximately 207 billion yen, making it a subsidiary and accelerating business expansion in the North American market.","jir_og_title":"NIPPON EXPRESS to Acquire Metro Supply Chain Group as Subsidiary for Approximately 207 Billion Yen","jir_og_description":"NIPPON EXPRESS acquires shares of Metro Supply Chain Group, making it a subsidiary to strengthen its presence in the North American market.","jir_og_image_url":"\/assets\/og\/company-general_ir.jpg","jir_chart_data_collection":"[]","ir_related_company":7646,"ir_release_date":"","ir_type":"","ir_is_new":false,"ir_document_url":"","jir_ir_type":"m_and_a_alliance","footnotes":""},"sector":[],"importance":[],"class_list":["post-41290","ir_release","type-ir_release","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\n