Furukawa Electric (TYO:5801) agreed to merge with its wholly owned subsidiary Furukawa FITEL Optical Components Co. in an absorption-type merger, according to a Tokyo bourse filing on Tuesday.
The Japan-based manufacturer said that following the merger, to be executed on July 31, FFOC will be absorbed within Furukawa Electric, which shall operate as the surviving company.
The merger, which involves no new share issue or cash consideration, is scheduled to be effective April 1, 2027, and is aimed at maximizing the use of resources and enhancing decision-making.