Notice Regarding the Acquisition of Shares in SANWA Co., Ltd.
Anest Iwata Co., Ltd. has agreed to acquire all shares of SANWA Co., Ltd., a manufacturer and seller of compressors. This acquisition aims to incorporate SANWA's technology for high-pressure compressors for land and marine diesel engine starting, expand overseas markets, strengthen the supply chain, and accelerate product development. The share acquisition is scheduled for the end of June 2026.
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Anest Iwata Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture; Representative Director, President and CEO: Eisuke Miyoshi; hereinafter, "the Company") reached an agreement on May 1, 2026, regarding the acquisition of all shares of SANWA Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shizuoka Prefecture; Representative Director: Tomokazu Ito; hereinafter, "SANWA"), a company engaged in the manufacturing and sales of compressors.
SANWA's core business is the manufacturing and sales of high-pressure compressors for starting land and marine diesel engines and gas compression compressors. Leveraging its reliable technical capabilities and quality, SANWA supports social infrastructure in various fields.
Through this share acquisition, the Company Group will strengthen investment in expanding business and product areas that will drive future growth, aiming for strategic growth tailored to the characteristics of individual markets.
1. Overview of SANWA
Company Name: SANWA Co., Ltd.
Date of Establishment: September 1, 1949
Head Office Location: 85 Koyatsu, Yaizu City, Shizuoka Prefecture
Business Activities: Manufacturing and sales of high-pressure compressors for starting land and marine diesel engines and gas compression compressors
Capital: 10 million yen
Number of Employees: 54 (as of October 2025)
2. Business Synergy with the Company Group
High-pressure and gas compression compressors have high affinity with the Company Group's technology and product portfolio. The following synergy effects are expected from this acquisition:
Expansion of overseas markets: Maximizing the utilization of resources at the Group's overseas bases
Strengthening the supply chain: Optimizing the procurement and supply system through joint efforts of both companies
Acceleration of product development: Improving competitiveness through the establishment of a joint development system
Through these initiatives, we aim to achieve sales growth to a scale of 2 billion yen.
3. Scheduled Date of Share Acquisition
End of June 2026
4. Impact on Business Performance for the Current Fiscal Year
The impact of this share acquisition on the consolidated business performance for the fiscal year ending March 2027 is minor.
SANWA's core business is the manufacturing and sales of high-pressure compressors for starting land and marine diesel engines and gas compression compressors. Leveraging its reliable technical capabilities and quality, SANWA supports social infrastructure in various fields.
Through this share acquisition, the Company Group will strengthen investment in expanding business and product areas that will drive future growth, aiming for strategic growth tailored to the characteristics of individual markets.
1. Overview of SANWA
Company Name: SANWA Co., Ltd.
Date of Establishment: September 1, 1949
Head Office Location: 85 Koyatsu, Yaizu City, Shizuoka Prefecture
Business Activities: Manufacturing and sales of high-pressure compressors for starting land and marine diesel engines and gas compression compressors
Capital: 10 million yen
Number of Employees: 54 (as of October 2025)
2. Business Synergy with the Company Group
High-pressure and gas compression compressors have high affinity with the Company Group's technology and product portfolio. The following synergy effects are expected from this acquisition:
Expansion of overseas markets: Maximizing the utilization of resources at the Group's overseas bases
Strengthening the supply chain: Optimizing the procurement and supply system through joint efforts of both companies
Acceleration of product development: Improving competitiveness through the establishment of a joint development system
Through these initiatives, we aim to achieve sales growth to a scale of 2 billion yen.
3. Scheduled Date of Share Acquisition
End of June 2026
4. Impact on Business Performance for the Current Fiscal Year
The impact of this share acquisition on the consolidated business performance for the fiscal year ending March 2027 is minor.