Kantsu HD to Acquire "Gakko Mall" Platform from Sanwa, Accelerating EdTech DX

Kantsu Holdings Co., Ltd. announced that it will acquire the "Gakko Mall" business—a payment and sales platform for public schools—from Sanwa Co., Ltd. via an absorption-type company split effective July 16, 2026. Gakko Mall currently serves about 120 schools and 90,000 users, reducing teachers' administrative burdens related to cash collection by up to 90%. By taking over as an independent listed company, Kantsu HD plans to leverage its IT and logistics expertise to ensure platform neutrality, expand nationwide market share, and further promote digital transformation in educational settings.