The JR East Group is working to strengthen its comprehensive capabilities in regional areas toward the realization of the "Enriching Japan by Energizing Regions" vision set forth in the Group Management Vision "Yusho 2034."

To rebuild the business foundation and accelerate growth strategies in the Tohoku area, it has been decided that Sendai Terminal Building Co., Ltd. and JR East Tohoku General Service Co., Ltd. will merge on April 1, 2027.

Through this reorganization, the functions and resources of both companies will be integrated to promote value creation across stations, railway lines, and community development, thereby enhancing the appeal of stations such as Sendai Station and promoting the creation of lifestyles along the railway lines.

Furthermore, the new company, along with JR East Group companies based in Tohoku and other group companies, will work together to strengthen the creation of mobility and attract visitors to Tohoku by developing destinations, thereby achieving sustainable growth and creating regional vitality in the Tohoku area.

1. Overview

Sendai Terminal Building Co., Ltd. and JR East Tohoku General Service Co., Ltd. will merge. The surviving company will be Sendai Terminal Building Co., Ltd.

2. Date of New Company Establishment

April 1, 2027 (scheduled)

3. New Company Name

Undecided (will be announced separately once decided)

Separate Sheet

Image of Business Reorganization

Overview of Each Company

Company Name

Sendai Terminal Building Co., Ltd.

JR East Tohoku General Service Co., Ltd.

Main Business Activities

・Operation and development of commercial facilities, hotels, offices, etc.

・Operation and development of retail stores, etc.

・Entrusted station operations

Main Facilities Operated

S-PAL

Hotel Metropolitan Sendai

JR Fruit Park Sendai Arahama

tekute, Pivot

Tohoku Meguri Irotoiro

Entrusted station operations

Location

1-1-1 Chuo, Aoba-ku, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture

4-10-3 Chuo, Aoba-ku, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture

Representative

Tetsushiro Matsuzaki

Toshinori Hazama

Established

April 5, 1976

August 18, 1989

Capital

1.8 billion yen

490 million yen

Sales

(Fiscal Year Ending March 26)

21.48 billion yen

19.28 billion yen

Number of Employees

(As of April 1, 26)

551

1,276

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  • Source: PR TIMES
  • Category: 企業再編