[BUDDICA] M&A of 'Garage R' and 'King Buyer' to promote full-scale Kanto expansion and business expansion into the sports car sector
BUDDICA, a used car dealership, has acquired Garage R and King Buyer, specialists in sports cars. This M&A aims to expand BUDDICA's business into the Kanto region and the hobbyist sports car market.
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BUDDICA Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture, Representative Director: Yusaku Nakano), which develops a used car sales business, announces that it has acquired the shares of Garage R Co., Ltd. and King Buyer Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Edogawa-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director: Toshihiko Nishino), known for specialized sales of sports cars, making them group companies.
With this acquisition, we will begin earnest business expansion in the Kanto area, and alongside our mainstay practical vehicle sales, we aim to enter the highly hobbyist vehicle sector.
■ Background and Purpose of M&A
BUDDICA has developed a business centered on "cars as a means of transportation" essential for daily life in the used car sales business, supporting the Car and Life of many customers.
On the other hand, in addition to the value as a "means of transportation," interest in a culture of enjoying cars as a hobby and lifestyle is further increasing. In particular, fields such as sports cars and tuned cars are supported by highly passionate fan bases, forming a unique market.
Against this background, BUDDICA has decided to group Garage R, which has a proven track record in the sports car sector, with the aim of expanding its business domain and acquiring a new customer base.
Through this, we will promote the following initiatives:
- Entry into the highly hobbyist vehicle sector, such as sports cars
- Expansion of the product lineup to respond to diverse Car and Life needs
- Strengthening the business foundation in the Kanto area
Through this, BUDDICA will evolve into a company that can provide Car and Life.
■ Company Profile
Company name: Garage R Co., Ltd., King Buyer Co., Ltd.
Location: Vingt-et-un Building 4D, 3-7-13 Funabori, Edogawa-ku, Tokyo
Representatives: Yusaku Nakano, Chairman and Representative Director; Daisuke Nakano, President and Representative Director
Business details: Management and operation of used car dealerships focusing on sports cars, management and operation of used car purchase shops
Official HP: https://garage-r.co.jp/
Company name: BUDDICA Co., Ltd.
Location: 187-1 Rokujocho, Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture
Representatives:
With this acquisition, we will begin earnest business expansion in the Kanto area, and alongside our mainstay practical vehicle sales, we aim to enter the highly hobbyist vehicle sector.
■ Background and Purpose of M&A
BUDDICA has developed a business centered on "cars as a means of transportation" essential for daily life in the used car sales business, supporting the Car and Life of many customers.
On the other hand, in addition to the value as a "means of transportation," interest in a culture of enjoying cars as a hobby and lifestyle is further increasing. In particular, fields such as sports cars and tuned cars are supported by highly passionate fan bases, forming a unique market.
Against this background, BUDDICA has decided to group Garage R, which has a proven track record in the sports car sector, with the aim of expanding its business domain and acquiring a new customer base.
Through this, we will promote the following initiatives:
- Entry into the highly hobbyist vehicle sector, such as sports cars
- Expansion of the product lineup to respond to diverse Car and Life needs
- Strengthening the business foundation in the Kanto area
Through this, BUDDICA will evolve into a company that can provide Car and Life.
■ Company Profile
Company name: Garage R Co., Ltd., King Buyer Co., Ltd.
Location: Vingt-et-un Building 4D, 3-7-13 Funabori, Edogawa-ku, Tokyo
Representatives: Yusaku Nakano, Chairman and Representative Director; Daisuke Nakano, President and Representative Director
Business details: Management and operation of used car dealerships focusing on sports cars, management and operation of used car purchase shops
Official HP: https://garage-r.co.jp/
Company name: BUDDICA Co., Ltd.
Location: 187-1 Rokujocho, Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture
Representatives: