-- Kobe Bussan (TYO:3038) said its subsidiary Sekihara Sake Brewery will acquire all shares of Hakuro Sake Brewery, making it a sub-subsidiary, to strengthen production capacity and product offerings, according to a Monday filing on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
The deal supports the group's integrated food production and distribution strategy, with Hakuro's koji production technology expected to enhance competitiveness in the sake segment.
Sekihara will acquire 52,000 shares, taking its stake to 100%, with the transaction set to complete April 30.