M&A Shien Kikou Publishes Success Case: M&A Between Shokukyousou Partners and Yamaju Maekawa Shoten
M&A Shien Kikou, operated by PLEX, mediated a strategic M&A between Shokukyousou Partners (a JV of Asahi Shokuhin and INTLOOP) and premium salmon roe brand Yamaju Maekawa Shoten.
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PLEX Inc. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President: Shun Kurosaki) has announced a successful M&A case study mediated by its M&A Shien Kikou service, involving Shokukyousou Partners Inc. and Yamaju Maekawa Shoten Inc.
### M&A Shien Kikou Mediates Deal Between Shokukyousou Partners and Yamaju Maekawa Shoten
In December 2025, M&A Shien Kikou brokered the deal between Shokukyousou Partners Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Shin Takeuchi; Co-CEO: Hirofumi Hayashi) and Yamaju Maekawa Shoten Inc. (Headquarters: Nemuro, Hokkaido), a well-known top brand in the fishery processing industry famous for its salmon roe (ikura).
Shokukyousou Partners is a joint venture between Asahi Shokuhin Co., Ltd., which ranks 5th in Japan's comprehensive food wholesale industry with group sales of 1 trillion yen, and INTLOOP Inc., a strategy and IT consulting firm listed on the TSE Growth Market. Established in 2025 with the mission to "Co-create the future of food and deliver Japan's deliciousness to the world," the acquisition of Yamaju Maekawa Shoten marks its first project.
On the other hand, Yamaju Maekawa Shoten is a long-established company founded in 1947. Operating in Nemuro, Hokkaido, it boasts high name recognition as a top brand for ikura. Mr. Miyazaki, the chairman at the time, faced issues with stock succession and decided on M&A to preserve the brand built over many years and ensure a stable environment for employees.
Shokukyousou Partners provides comprehensive support to food manufacturers in strategy, finance, and operational redesign. Yamaju Maekawa Shoten has established a value-creating process through unique production methods and a premium brand. Through this M&A, both companies aim to maximize synergies and deliver Japan's flavors to the global market.
By publishing this case study, M&A Shien Kikou hopes to deepen understanding of M&A as a positive option for business owners facing succession challenges or seeking growth strategies. M&A Shien Kikou remains committed to acting as a bridge for companies through transparent processes and optimal matching.
### About M&A Shien Kikou
M&A Shien Kikou is a fully contingency-fee-based M&A brokerage operated by PLEX Inc. Since its founding, it has handled business successions across various industries, including logistics, construction, and manufacturing. Its strength lies in matching clients with high-synergy partners while respecting owner policies.
### About PLEX Inc.
With the mission to "Create the systems that move Japan," PLEX provides valuable mechanisms for everyone involved in infrastructure industries using technology and human power. Starting with recruitment for drivers, it has expanded its business into logistics, construction, and manufacturing.
### M&A Shien Kikou Mediates Deal Between Shokukyousou Partners and Yamaju Maekawa Shoten
In December 2025, M&A Shien Kikou brokered the deal between Shokukyousou Partners Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Shin Takeuchi; Co-CEO: Hirofumi Hayashi) and Yamaju Maekawa Shoten Inc. (Headquarters: Nemuro, Hokkaido), a well-known top brand in the fishery processing industry famous for its salmon roe (ikura).
Shokukyousou Partners is a joint venture between Asahi Shokuhin Co., Ltd., which ranks 5th in Japan's comprehensive food wholesale industry with group sales of 1 trillion yen, and INTLOOP Inc., a strategy and IT consulting firm listed on the TSE Growth Market. Established in 2025 with the mission to "Co-create the future of food and deliver Japan's deliciousness to the world," the acquisition of Yamaju Maekawa Shoten marks its first project.
On the other hand, Yamaju Maekawa Shoten is a long-established company founded in 1947. Operating in Nemuro, Hokkaido, it boasts high name recognition as a top brand for ikura. Mr. Miyazaki, the chairman at the time, faced issues with stock succession and decided on M&A to preserve the brand built over many years and ensure a stable environment for employees.
Shokukyousou Partners provides comprehensive support to food manufacturers in strategy, finance, and operational redesign. Yamaju Maekawa Shoten has established a value-creating process through unique production methods and a premium brand. Through this M&A, both companies aim to maximize synergies and deliver Japan's flavors to the global market.
By publishing this case study, M&A Shien Kikou hopes to deepen understanding of M&A as a positive option for business owners facing succession challenges or seeking growth strategies. M&A Shien Kikou remains committed to acting as a bridge for companies through transparent processes and optimal matching.
### About M&A Shien Kikou
M&A Shien Kikou is a fully contingency-fee-based M&A brokerage operated by PLEX Inc. Since its founding, it has handled business successions across various industries, including logistics, construction, and manufacturing. Its strength lies in matching clients with high-synergy partners while respecting owner policies.
### About PLEX Inc.
With the mission to "Create the systems that move Japan," PLEX provides valuable mechanisms for everyone involved in infrastructure industries using technology and human power. Starting with recruitment for drivers, it has expanded its business into logistics, construction, and manufacturing.