M&A Success: M&A Capital Partners Supports Acquisition of Gelato Specialist UNO/TELME JAPAN by Kyokuto Chemical Industry
M&A Capital Partners has successfully mediated the acquisition of UNO/TELME JAPAN by Kyokuto Chemical Industry.
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- 📰 Published: May 26, 2026 at 01:32
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## M&A Success Story Interview
https://www.ma-cp.com/case/success/159/
## M&A Overview
UNO/TELME JAPAN, a company that has been instrumental in spreading gelato culture in Japan, was built by founder Norio Yamazaki and his son Yuki Yamazaki. Facing succession challenges, they decided that partnering with a robust company was necessary for future growth, leading them to choose M&A.
The acquirer is Kyokuto Chemical Industry, a manufacturer of ice cream stabilizers. As the two companies operate in distinct fields—machinery and raw materials—they anticipated significant synergies. The sincerity of Kyokuto’s president, Mr. Taguchi, and his letter proposing they build a "second founding period" together, helped guide the decision-making of the Yamazaki family.
## Transferor Company
UNO/TELME JAPAN
- Representatives: Norio Yamazaki (Chairman), Yuki Yamazaki (CEO)
- Location: Yokohama, Kanagawa
- Business: Sale of gelato machines, import/sale of gelato showcases, manufacturing guidance, recipe development, and store design support.
## Acquirer Company
Kyokuto Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.
- Representative: Takayuki Taguchi (President)
- Location: Shibuya, Tokyo
- Business: Manufacturing and sale of food additives and ingredients.
## Advisory Team
- Jo Takemata (Senior Associate, Corporate Information Dept): Experienced in IT, F&B, and import trading.
- Kaito Furusawa (Senior Associate, Corporate Information Dept): Former securities analyst, focused on business succession.
https://www.ma-cp.com/case/success/159/
## M&A Overview
UNO/TELME JAPAN, a company that has been instrumental in spreading gelato culture in Japan, was built by founder Norio Yamazaki and his son Yuki Yamazaki. Facing succession challenges, they decided that partnering with a robust company was necessary for future growth, leading them to choose M&A.
The acquirer is Kyokuto Chemical Industry, a manufacturer of ice cream stabilizers. As the two companies operate in distinct fields—machinery and raw materials—they anticipated significant synergies. The sincerity of Kyokuto’s president, Mr. Taguchi, and his letter proposing they build a "second founding period" together, helped guide the decision-making of the Yamazaki family.
## Transferor Company
UNO/TELME JAPAN
- Representatives: Norio Yamazaki (Chairman), Yuki Yamazaki (CEO)
- Location: Yokohama, Kanagawa
- Business: Sale of gelato machines, import/sale of gelato showcases, manufacturing guidance, recipe development, and store design support.
## Acquirer Company
Kyokuto Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.
- Representative: Takayuki Taguchi (President)
- Location: Shibuya, Tokyo
- Business: Manufacturing and sale of food additives and ingredients.
## Advisory Team
- Jo Takemata (Senior Associate, Corporate Information Dept): Experienced in IT, F&B, and import trading.
- Kaito Furusawa (Senior Associate, Corporate Information Dept): Former securities analyst, focused on business succession.
FAQ
M&Aを成約したのはどの企業ですか？
ジェラート関連製品専門商社の株式会社UNO／TELME JAPANと、食品添加物・副原料総合メーカーの旭東化学産業です。
株式会社UNO／TELME JAPANがM&Aを検討した理由は？
将来的な後継者不在のためです。
譲受企業である旭東化学産業がM&Aを行った目的は？
事業拡大および既存事業とのシナジー創出のためです。
M&Aを仲介した会社は？
M&Aキャピタルパートナーズ株式会社です。
今回のM&Aにおいて、決め手となったことはありますか？
旭東化学産業・田口社長の誠実な人柄や業界発展への想い、そして「第二の創業期を一緒につくりましょう」という手紙が山﨑親子の決断を後押ししました。