Bridge Co., Ltd. Acquires Atract Co., Ltd., Operator of "Irori," to Connect Home Healthcare and Nursing Care in Kochi
Bridge Co., Ltd. has acquired a majority stake in Atract Co., Ltd., operator of the day service "Irori," to strengthen collaboration between home nursing and day care services in Kochi Prefecture, accelerating the establishment of an integrated support system for residents to continue living in their communities.
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Bridge Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture, Representative Director: Masayoshi Toritani, hereinafter "Bridge") has acquired a majority of shares in Atract Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture, hereinafter "Atract"), which operates the day service "Irori," making it a subsidiary as of March 31, 2026. This will strengthen the collaboration between "En Home Nursing Station," operated by Bridge, and "Day Service Irori," operated by Atract, accelerating the establishment of an integrated support system for home healthcare and nursing care within Kochi Prefecture.
Bridge has been providing home nursing services in Kochi Prefecture, while Atract has been offering community-based day care services. Through this integration, we aim to combine the expertise of home nursing with the on-site capabilities of day care, creating a seamless support system from home to day care facilities.
Services at "Day Service Irori" and "Day Service Irori Asakura" will continue as before. For users of "Irori Home Nursing Rehabilitation Station," services will be transferred to "En Home Nursing Station Kochi" and "En Home Nursing Station Kochi Seto."
Representative's Comment
Masayoshi Toritani, Representative Director, Bridge Co., Ltd.
This integration is a decision to connect home healthcare and nursing care in Kochi, not merely for business expansion.
By connecting the value that 'Irori' has built in the community with Bridge's expertise in home nursing, we will strengthen the support system that allows people to continue living in their communities.
New Management Structure
Following this integration, a new management structure will be implemented from April 1, 2026, as follows:
|
Name |
New Position |
Former Position |
|
Masayoshi Toritani |
Representative Director (Concurrently Representative Director of Bridge Co., Ltd.) |
ー |
|
Kotaro Tamura |
Director & Head of Business Division |
Representative Director |
Former Representative Director Kotaro Tamura will continue to lead the on-site operations of the "Irori" brand as Director and Head of Business Division, striving to maintain and improve service quality.
〈Contact for inquiries regarding this matter〉
Bridge Co., Ltd.
Contact: Arisa Yamanaka, Corporate Planning Office
TEL: 080-4388-5475
MAIL: bridge@en-houkan.com
FAQ
What is the purpose of this M&A?
The purpose is to strengthen the collaboration between home healthcare and nursing care in Kochi Prefecture, building a seamless support system for local residents to continue living in their familiar communities.
What will happen to the 'Irori' services?
The 'Day Service Irori' and 'Day Service Irori Asakura' services will continue as before. Users of 'Irori Home Nursing Rehabilitation Station' will be transferred to 'En Home Nursing Station'.
What are the main changes in the new structure?
Mr. Masayoshi Toritani of Bridge will concurrently serve as Representative Director, and Mr. Kotaro Tamura, former Representative Director of Atract, will lead on-site operations as Director and Head of Business Division.