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ANA Holdings Subsidiary to Wholly Acquire Akomeya Tokyo

ANA Holdings (TYO:9202) said that its wholly owned subsidiary, All Nippon Airways Trading, has agreed to wholly acquire lifestyle retail brand Akomeya Tokyo from The SAZABY LEAGUE, according to a Tuesday release.The terms of the acquisition deal were undisclosed.Akomeya Tokyo operates 38 retail stores, mainly in the Tokyo area, two restaurants and an online store as of Sept. 15, the release said.The transaction is expected to close by Oct. 30, subject to approval from the Japan Fair Trade Commission.

ANA Group to Name New Cargo Airline ANA Nippon Cargo Airlines

ANA Holdings' (TYO:9202) new cargo airline will be named ANA Nippon Cargo Airlines and will operate under the ANA Nippon Cargo brand, according to a Monday release.The airline is scheduled to launch on April 1, 2027, via the integration of ANA Cargo, Nippon Cargo Airlines, and NCA Japan. The new company name requires approval from relevant authorities, while the new brand is expected to be effective from the launch date, the release said.Shares of ANA Holdings added over 1% in recent trade.

Japanese Stocks Marginally Down on Treasury Yield Stability; Oil Gains

Japanese stocks closed marginally down on Friday to end in the red as treasury yields climbed, raising investor concerns that the treasury efforts to stabilize borrowing costs may only bring temporary relief.The benchmark Nikkei 225 closed down 200.43 points, or 0.30%, at 66,016.36Oil prices jumped to a one-month high as the US-Iran diplomatic deadlock deepened after the US Treasury chief Scott Bessent said the United States plans "the toughest sanctions in history" on Iran, raising concerns over Middle East oil supplies.On the corporate side, ANA Holdings (TYO:9202) said that its subsidiary All Nippon Airways and Tokyo-based AI and robotics company Avatarin launched remote passenger support services across multiple regional airports using Avatarin's "newme" robots.Also, S&P Global Ratings has placed an A long-term issue credit rating on Mitsui's (TYO:8031) U.S. dollar senior unsecured bonds, according to a Friday release.

ANA, avatarin Launch Remote Passenger Support Services at Regional Airports

ANA Holdings (TYO:9202) said that its subsidiary All Nippon Airways and Tokyo-based AI and robotics company Avatarin launched remote passenger support services across multiple regional airports using Avatarin's "newme" robots, according to a Friday release.The Tokyo-listed company said that the service rollout is the first for any Japanese airline under which ANA will deliver remote assistance from Kansai International Airport to passengers at regional airports from a centralized back-office location.The launch follows feasibility testing at Haneda Airport, where more than 25,000 customer interactions were analyzed.

Japanese Stocks Fall as Bond Yield Hits 20-Year High; Oil Gains

Japanese stocks fell to close in the red on Tuesday as US Treasury bond yields hit almost a 20-year high amid investor concerns about uncertainty on future government spending and inflation fears.The benchmark Nikkei 225 closed down 1,759.52 points, or 2.54%, at 67,460.73.Oil prices extended gains after the temporary US-Iran truce deadline expired, heightening concerns over future escalation, with Tehran issuing fresh threats of "fully offensive" military operations.On the corporate side, ANA Holdings (TYO:9202) said that its subsidiary All Nippon Airways and Saudi-based Riyadh Air have signed a memorandum of understanding, expanding connectivity beyond networks to destinations between Saudi Arabia and Japan, according to a Tuesday release.Also, Pan Pacific International Holdings (TYO:7532) posted a 22% year-over-year increase in attributable profit for the fiscal year 2026 to 110.1 billion yen from 90.5 billion yen.

All Nippon Airways, Riyadh Air Sign MoU to Expand Saudi Arabia-Japan Connectivity

ANA Holdings (TYO:9202) said that its subsidiary All Nippon Airways and Saudi-based Riyadh Air have signed a memorandum of understanding, expanding connectivity beyond networks to destinations between Saudi Arabia and Japan, according to a Tuesday release.The MoU, subject to regulatory conditions, aims to provide travellers with wider choices and better connectivity by leveraging the respective hubs in Riyadh and Tokyo to enable seamless travel.The partnership also provides a framework for cooperation on interline connectivity, codeshare arrangements, and loyalty program reciprocity.

ANA Holdings' All Nippon Airways, IBEX Airlines Sign ACMI Agreements

ANA Holdings (TYO:9202) subsidiary All Nippon Airways and IBEX Airlines have signed a partnership regarding aircraft, crew, maintenance and insurance (ACMI) agreements for ANA flights, according to a Wednesday release.Under the agreement, the two companies will develop the current codeshare arrangement and launch ACMI operations for ANA flights.ANA will be the marketing carrier, handling route planning and sales, while IBEX will be the operating carrier tasked with flight operations.Both companies will use the Embraer E190-E2 aircraft as their operational fleet.The parties plan for operations to start in fiscal 2029, subject to approval by relevant authorities.Shares of ANA Holdings were down 3% in recent trade.

Japan's ANA Holdings Orders Eight Additional Embraer E190-E2 Aircraft

ANA Holdings (TYO:9202) plans to order eight additional Embraer E190-E2 aircraft, expanding on its previous order of 20 aircraft announced in February 2025, according to a company release on Wednesday.The board approved the decision during a meeting on Wednesday.The 100-seat aircraft, featuring PW1900G engines and a range of 5,278 kilometers, aim to improve fuel efficiency, lower noise and operating costs, the release said.

ANA Orders Eight More Embraer E190-E2 Jets for Domestic Network

ANA (TYO:9202) has placed an additional order for eight Embraer E190-E2 aircraft, expanding its total commitment to 28 planes including prior orders and options.The 100-seat jets feature fuel-efficient engines and lower noise emissions.The new aircraft will be used to expand Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance or ACMI operations for ANA flights, according to a statement on Wednesday.

ANA Holdings' Fiscal Q1 Attributable Net Income Drops 15%

ANA Holdings (TYO:9202) posted a 15.4% year-over-year decline in attributable net income for the fiscal first quarter to 19.4 billion yen from 23.0 billion yen.Net income per share was 35.56 yen, compared with 43.90 yen a year earlier, according to a Tokyo bourse filing on Wednesday.Operating revenue rose 22.6% to 672.7 billion yen from 548.7 billion yen for the three months ended June 30.For the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, the company expects attributable net income of 96 billion yen, net income per share of 209.26 yen, and operating revenue of 2.770 trillion yen.The company plans to pay interim and year-end dividends of 30 yen per share each for the current year.Shares of the air transportation company rose more than 2% in recent trade.

ANA Invests in AlgaleX Through Future Frontier Fund

ANA (TYO:9202) said that it has invested in the biotechnology company AlgaleX through its 8 billion yen venture fund, ANA Future Frontier Fund, according to a Friday release.The Japan-based airline holding company said AlgaleX develops edible algae and operates a BioFarm business through a proprietary AI-powered cultivation control technology, Touji-24.The new funding will support AlgaleX in building a sustainable food production ecosystem.

Market Chatter: ANA Revamps Domestic Fares to Curb Losses with Dynamic Pricing

ANA (TYO:9202) has introduced a new domestic fare system that offers last-minute discounts on unsold seats to boost occupancy and exit loss-making territory, Nikkei Asia reported on Friday, citing President Juichi Hirasawa.The move mimics low-cost carrier models by tying prices more tightly to real-time seat availability forecasts, the news daily said.Unlike its previous advance-purchase-based pricing, the new approach adjusts fares dynamically based on demand, the publication said.The airline hopes this shift will improve load factors and financial performance for its domestic operations, the report said.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

Update: Market Chatter: Japan's Largest Airlines to Impose Record Fuel Surcharges for July-August

(Updates to add comment from ANA)Japan's two largest airlines, ANA (TYO:9202) and JAL (TYO:9201), will impose record fuel surcharges on international routes for July and August, Nikkei Asia reported on Wednesday, citing industry executives.Both carriers will apply a 65,000-yen surcharge on flights to Europe, more than double the amount charged in April, while surcharges on Hawaii-bound flights will nearly double to 40,400 yen, according to the report.The record surcharges reflect higher Singapore kerosene prices and a weaker yen during the April-May reference period, the report said.In response to a request for comment, ANA said the recent adjustments reflect current high fuel prices, with government subsidies helping to mitigate the overall increase.JAL didn't immediately reply to MT Newswire's request for comment.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

Market Chatter: Japan's Largest Airlines to Impose Record Fuel Surcharges for July-August

Japan's two largest airlines, ANA (TYO:9202) and JAL (TYO:9201), will impose record fuel surcharges on international routes for July and August, Nikkei Asia reported on Wednesday, citing industry executives.Both carriers will apply a 65,000-yen surcharge on flights to Europe, more than double the amount charged in April, while surcharges on Hawaii-bound flights will nearly double to 40,400 yen, according to the report.The record surcharges reflect higher Singapore kerosene prices and a weaker yen during the April-May reference period, the report said.ANA and JAL didn't immediately reply to MT Newswire's requests for comment.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

ANA Cuts Convertible Bond Price After Dividend Payout

ANA (TYO:9202) has lowered the conversion price on its 2031 zero-coupon bonds from 2,779.2 yen to 2,722.9 yen, according to a Tokyo bourse filing on Friday.The revision follows a 65 yen-per-share extraordinary dividend that was approved by shareholders on June 26, triggering an adjustment clause in the bond terms.

ANA's Net Income Surges 11% in Fiscal Year 2025

ANA's (TYO:9202) net income attributable to owners of the parent climbed 11% to 169.1 billion yen for the fiscal year 2025 from 153 billion yen a year earlier.The airline's net income per share increased to 321.17 yen from 290.72 yen a year ago, according to a Tokyo bourse filing on Thursday.Operating revenues jumped 12% to 2.539 trillion yen for the year ended March 31 from 2.262 trillion yen in the prior year.In a separate disclosure, ANA raised its final dividend to 65 yen per share, from 60 yen initially forecasted, payable on June 29.For the fiscal year 2026, the company expects attributable net income of 96 billion yen, net income per share of 209.28 yen, and operating revenues of 2.770 trillion yen.ANA plans to pay an interim dividend and a year-end dividend of 30 yen per share, each, for the current fiscal year, with the total annual dividend of 60 yen being lower than the 65 yen per share paid in the year-ago period.

Market Chatter: Japan Airlines, ANA to Raise Fuel Surcharge as Jet Fuel Costs Rise Amid Iran War

Japan's two largest airlines, Japan Airlines (TYO:9201) and ANA (TYO:9202), will implement fuel surcharge increases starting next month following a sharp rise in jet fuel costs triggered by the Iran war, Nikkei Asia reported on Tuesday.The carriers will adjust their pricing systems to raise the maximum surcharge, with new rates taking effect for international tickets purchased from May 1 onward, coinciding with Japan's Golden Week holiday period, the news agency said.Fuel surcharges, which are recalculated every two months based on kerosene prices, prompted the airline's decision after the average price from February to March reached $146.99 per barrel, the publication said.Japan Airlines will raise its surcharge for flights from Japan to Europe or North America by 93% to 56,000 yen, while flights to South Korea will more than double to 6,500 yen, the report said.Similarly, ANA will increase its cap on the surcharge, raising flights to North America and Europe from 31,900 yen to 56,000 yen and flights to South Korea from 3,300 yen to 6,700 yen, the report added.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

Nomura Downgrades ANA Holdings to Neutral from Buy; Price Target is 3,200 Yen

Market Chatter: Japan-Europe Nonstop Airfares Surge 90% After U.S.-Israeli Strikes on Iran, Nikkei Finds

Following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, airfares on direct Japan-Europe routes have spiked sharply, with some ANA (TYO:9202) flights to London recording a 90% price increase, Nikkei Asia reported on Tuesday, citing its own analysis.According to Nikkei's tracking of round-trip fares from Tokyo's Haneda to London in early June, ANA's nonstop service surged from roughly 250,000 yen to over 480,000 yen between late February and mid-April, the publication said.This jump reflects a decline in demand for Japan-Europe flights that connect through the Middle East, as passengers avoid conflict-affected hubs, the news agency said.In contrast, fares for carriers like Emirates and Etihad, which route via Dubai or Abu Dhabi, have remained flat or even dipped, highlighting how geopolitical instability is reshaping travel patterns, the report said.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)