Notice of Making Meitetsu World Transport Co., Ltd. a Subsidiary Through Acquisition of All Shares
Shibusawa Warehouse Co., Ltd. announced that at a board meeting held on May 11, 2026, it resolved to acquire all shares of Meitetsu World Transport Co., Ltd. from Nagoya Railroad Co., Ltd., making it a subsidiary. This move aims to strengthen its international logistics business and expand its global network, accelerating the achievement of its 2030 vision.
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Shibusawa Warehouse Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Koto-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Tsuyoshi Osumi) announced today that at a board meeting held on May 11, 2026, it resolved to acquire all shares of Meitetsu World Transport Co., Ltd. from Nagoya Railroad Co., Ltd., thereby making it a subsidiary, as detailed below.
Furthermore, we also announce that upon the completion of the share transfer on May 29, 2026, Meitetsu World Transport Co., Ltd. will change its trade name to "Shibusawa World Transport Co., Ltd.", and the trade names of its three overseas local subsidiaries will also be changed.
[Purpose of Share Acquisition]
Our group's mission is "creating new value beyond logistics," and in our long-term business plan 'Shibusawa 2030 Vision,' which aims to achieve 100 billion JPY in operating revenue by fiscal year 2030, the dramatic growth of the international logistics business is the engine driving the completion of this vision and is our top management priority. Through this acquisition, we will further accelerate the pace of growth towards achieving this vision.
Meitetsu World Transport Co., Ltd. is a company with a strong business foundation built as part of the Nagoya Railroad Group, advanced specialized know-how in international logistics, and an excellent customer portfolio. Through this acquisition of shares, we will create the following three strategic synergies and further enhance the overall corporate value of the group.
i) Enhancement of International Logistics Service Lineup and Strengthening of Profitability
We will organically combine the company's advanced specialized know-how in air and ocean forwarding with our group's robust domestic and international logistics infrastructure (facilities and transportation networks). This will establish a system for providing high-value-added, integrated logistics services (End-to-End) that optimize the entire supply chain, thereby strengthening the group's overall profitability.
ii) Dramatic Expansion of Global Network in North America and Asia
The participation of the company's North American local subsidiaries in our group will be a powerful driving force to accelerate our global expansion. By expanding our network in the North American area, the world's largest market, we will promote cross-selling with existing businesses and build a strong revenue base. Furthermore, by deepening cooperation between the two overseas local subsidiaries with bases in Asia and our existing overseas consolidated subsidiaries, we aim to improve operational efficiency and maximize market competitiveness.
iii) Enhancement of Shareholder Value Through Sustainable Growth
This transaction is a strategic investment that will create significant synergies by combining the strengths of both companies, not merely an expansion of scale. We will ensure the achievement of the "Shibusawa 2030 Vision" and swiftly promote PMI (Post-Merger Integration) to improve the group's overall EPS (Earnings Per Share) and ROE (Return on Equity), striving to maximize shareholder value in the medium to long term.
[Overview of the Acquired Company]
Name: Meitetsu World Transport Co., Ltd.
Location: 1-9 Kanda Suda-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Atsushi Sakamoto, Representative Director and President
Business Activities: Customs clearance, freight forwarding, import/export trade agency, warehousing, non-life insurance agency, buying and selling and import/export of various goods, and all other businesses incidental thereto.
Capital: 100 million JPY
Sales: 5,841 million JPY (Fiscal Year ended March 2025)
[Future Outlook]
The impact of this matter on our consolidated performance for the current and next fiscal years is currently being carefully examined, and we will promptly announce any matters that should be disclosed.
[About Shibusawa Warehouse (URL: https://www.shibusawa.co.jp/)]
Shibusawa Warehouse was founded by Eiichi Shibusawa in 1897 at its current headquarters location as a direct business of the Shibusawa family. Inheriting the spirit of its founder, we believe that only profits pursued with correct principles can be sustainable and enrich society. We will continue to support the realization of a sustainable and prosperous society by creating new value beyond logistics.
Contact for this matter: Kudo, Corporate Planning Department, Shibusawa Warehouse Co., Ltd.
Email: release@shibusawa.co.jp
Furthermore, we also announce that upon the completion of the share transfer on May 29, 2026, Meitetsu World Transport Co., Ltd. will change its trade name to "Shibusawa World Transport Co., Ltd.", and the trade names of its three overseas local subsidiaries will also be changed.
[Purpose of Share Acquisition]
Our group's mission is "creating new value beyond logistics," and in our long-term business plan 'Shibusawa 2030 Vision,' which aims to achieve 100 billion JPY in operating revenue by fiscal year 2030, the dramatic growth of the international logistics business is the engine driving the completion of this vision and is our top management priority. Through this acquisition, we will further accelerate the pace of growth towards achieving this vision.
Meitetsu World Transport Co., Ltd. is a company with a strong business foundation built as part of the Nagoya Railroad Group, advanced specialized know-how in international logistics, and an excellent customer portfolio. Through this acquisition of shares, we will create the following three strategic synergies and further enhance the overall corporate value of the group.
i) Enhancement of International Logistics Service Lineup and Strengthening of Profitability
We will organically combine the company's advanced specialized know-how in air and ocean forwarding with our group's robust domestic and international logistics infrastructure (facilities and transportation networks). This will establish a system for providing high-value-added, integrated logistics services (End-to-End) that optimize the entire supply chain, thereby strengthening the group's overall profitability.
ii) Dramatic Expansion of Global Network in North America and Asia
The participation of the company's North American local subsidiaries in our group will be a powerful driving force to accelerate our global expansion. By expanding our network in the North American area, the world's largest market, we will promote cross-selling with existing businesses and build a strong revenue base. Furthermore, by deepening cooperation between the two overseas local subsidiaries with bases in Asia and our existing overseas consolidated subsidiaries, we aim to improve operational efficiency and maximize market competitiveness.
iii) Enhancement of Shareholder Value Through Sustainable Growth
This transaction is a strategic investment that will create significant synergies by combining the strengths of both companies, not merely an expansion of scale. We will ensure the achievement of the "Shibusawa 2030 Vision" and swiftly promote PMI (Post-Merger Integration) to improve the group's overall EPS (Earnings Per Share) and ROE (Return on Equity), striving to maximize shareholder value in the medium to long term.
[Overview of the Acquired Company]
Name: Meitetsu World Transport Co., Ltd.
Location: 1-9 Kanda Suda-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Atsushi Sakamoto, Representative Director and President
Business Activities: Customs clearance, freight forwarding, import/export trade agency, warehousing, non-life insurance agency, buying and selling and import/export of various goods, and all other businesses incidental thereto.
Capital: 100 million JPY
Sales: 5,841 million JPY (Fiscal Year ended March 2025)
[Future Outlook]
The impact of this matter on our consolidated performance for the current and next fiscal years is currently being carefully examined, and we will promptly announce any matters that should be disclosed.
[About Shibusawa Warehouse (URL: https://www.shibusawa.co.jp/)]
Shibusawa Warehouse was founded by Eiichi Shibusawa in 1897 at its current headquarters location as a direct business of the Shibusawa family. Inheriting the spirit of its founder, we believe that only profits pursued with correct principles can be sustainable and enrich society. We will continue to support the realization of a sustainable and prosperous society by creating new value beyond logistics.
Contact for this matter: Kudo, Corporate Planning Department, Shibusawa Warehouse Co., Ltd.
Email: release@shibusawa.co.jp