Notice Concerning Acquisition of Shares of IHI Logistics & Machinery Corporation
Toyota Industries Corporation (hereinafter "Toyota Industries") hereby announces that it has signed a share transfer agreement today with IHI Corporation (hereinafter "IHI") to acquire 80% of the issued shares of IHI Logistics & Machinery Corporation (hereinafter "IHI Logistics & Machinery"), a consolidated subsidiary of IHI engaging in its logistics systems business.
1. Purpose of the Share Acquisition
Toyota Industries positions the logistics solutions business as a priority area and engages globally in the provision of solutions combining automation products and systems in a wide range of fields, such as warehouse automation for logistics centers and plants as well as for airports and ports. With the expansion of e-commerce in recent years, cargo volume is increasing, yet there is a prominent shortage of manpower within Japan, and logistics automation needs are expected to further increase.
IHI Logistics & Machinery has strengths centered on its in-house products such as automated storage and retrieval systems compatible with refrigerator and freezer environments and conveyors and logistics automation for the fields of food and beverages and refrigeration and freezing. It is also strong in after-sales services using its networks of sites located across Japan. Through this acquisition of shares, Toyota Industries will create synergy in sales and technology with IHI Logistics & Machinery as well as expand product lineup and enhance service capabilities to meet the logistics automation needs of customers. Further growth of both companies will be sought in the area of warehouse automation, which is expected to expand in market size in the future.
2. Overview of the Share Acquisition
Toyota Industries will acquire 80% of the issued shares of IHI Logistics & Machinery held by IHI. Completion of this share acquisition is scheduled for April 1, 2027, after screening under the competition laws of the relevant countries. With respect to the remaining 20% of shares, IHI plans to continue to hold them for a continuous period of five years, after which they will be acquired by Toyota Industries to make IHI Logistics & Machinery a wholly owned subsidiary.
3. Overview of IHI Logistics & Machinery
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4. Acquisition Price
The acquisition price is not disclosed.
Reference: Overview of Toyota Industries
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