Long Black Partners Group Supports Business Succession of Central Lease Co., Ltd. Through 'Keisho Japan No. 2 Fund'
Long Black Partners Group's Keisho Japan No. 2 Fund, in collaboration with Yamagata Kyoso Fund No. 1, has acquired shares of Central Lease Co., Ltd. to support its business succession. This aims to promote Central Lease's further growth and contribution to the regional economy.
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Keisho Japan No. 2 Investment Limited Partnership (hereinafter, "Keisho Japan No. 2 Fund"), operated by LBPI Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of our company, has acquired shares of Central Lease Co., Ltd. (hereinafter, "Central Lease"). The purpose of this investment is to support the company's business succession and to promote its further growth.
Furthermore, this investment was executed jointly with "Yamagata Kyoso Fund No. 1 Investment Limited Partnership," operated by Yamagata Kyoso Partners Co., Ltd., an investment-specialized subsidiary of The Yamagata Bank, Ltd. Both companies will collaborate to support Central Lease's future business operations.
1. Overview of the Investee Company
Company Name
Central Lease Co., Ltd.
Representative
Osamu Konno
Location
2035-1 Miyauchi, Nanyo City, Yamagata Prefecture
Business Activities
Leasing of temporary scaffolding and environmental equipment
Establishment Date
1991
Website
https://www.central-lease.jp/
Central Lease has contributed to the development of housing infrastructure in the Tohoku and Niigata areas, primarily in Yamagata, Niigata, and Miyagi Prefectures. The company has also actively engaged in safety management, quality control, and human resource development, promoting sound management. This time, by utilizing the fund, the company aims to achieve further human resource investment and business growth.
2. Overview of Investors
Name
Keisho Japan No. 2 Investment Limited Partnership
Yamagata Kyoso Fund No. 1 Investment Limited Partnership
Operating Company
LBPI Co., Ltd.
Yamagata Kyoso Partners Co., Ltd.
Partnership Investors
SME Support Japan, 11 other companies
The Yamagata Bank, Ltd.
Total Fund Amount
7 billion yen
3 billion yen
Investment Purpose
Business succession, growth support
Business succession, new businesses, regional revitalization, etc.
Establishment Date
July 2025
April 2022
Keisho Japan No. 2 Fund was established with investments from the Organization for Small & Medium Enterprises and Regional Innovation (SME Support Japan) and regional financial institutions. The fund aims to support business succession through investments in core regional SMEs, and to develop and grow excellent businesses that support local economies across Japan.
[Contact Information]
Long Black Partners Co., Ltd. Administration Department
Tel: 03-6674-2314 E-mail: info@longblack.co.jp
Furthermore, this investment was executed jointly with "Yamagata Kyoso Fund No. 1 Investment Limited Partnership," operated by Yamagata Kyoso Partners Co., Ltd., an investment-specialized subsidiary of The Yamagata Bank, Ltd. Both companies will collaborate to support Central Lease's future business operations.
1. Overview of the Investee Company
Company Name
Central Lease Co., Ltd.
Representative
Osamu Konno
Location
2035-1 Miyauchi, Nanyo City, Yamagata Prefecture
Business Activities
Leasing of temporary scaffolding and environmental equipment
Establishment Date
1991
Website
https://www.central-lease.jp/
Central Lease has contributed to the development of housing infrastructure in the Tohoku and Niigata areas, primarily in Yamagata, Niigata, and Miyagi Prefectures. The company has also actively engaged in safety management, quality control, and human resource development, promoting sound management. This time, by utilizing the fund, the company aims to achieve further human resource investment and business growth.
2. Overview of Investors
Name
Keisho Japan No. 2 Investment Limited Partnership
Yamagata Kyoso Fund No. 1 Investment Limited Partnership
Operating Company
LBPI Co., Ltd.
Yamagata Kyoso Partners Co., Ltd.
Partnership Investors
SME Support Japan, 11 other companies
The Yamagata Bank, Ltd.
Total Fund Amount
7 billion yen
3 billion yen
Investment Purpose
Business succession, growth support
Business succession, new businesses, regional revitalization, etc.
Establishment Date
July 2025
April 2022
Keisho Japan No. 2 Fund was established with investments from the Organization for Small & Medium Enterprises and Regional Innovation (SME Support Japan) and regional financial institutions. The fund aims to support business succession through investments in core regional SMEs, and to develop and grow excellent businesses that support local economies across Japan.
[Contact Information]
Long Black Partners Co., Ltd. Administration Department
Tel: 03-6674-2314 E-mail: info@longblack.co.jp