Tanabe Consulting Supports 'Management-Connecting M&A' Between Okamoto and Hinode Holdings

## Tanabe Consulting Facilitates M&A for Okamoto and Hinode Holdings

Tanabe Consulting Co., Ltd. announced its support for the M&A transaction between its clients, Okamoto Co., Ltd. (Hokkaido) and Hinode Holdings Co., Ltd. (Miyagi).

### Perspectives on 'Management-Connecting M&A'
The firm emphasizes that M&A is not just about the transaction itself, but about "connecting management" even when ownership changes. Through its "Management-Connecting M&A" consulting service, it supported both the succession strategy of the transferor and the growth strategy of the transferee.

### Background of the Involved Companies
Okamoto and Okamoto Holdings, based in Hokkaido, operate in the reuse sector and actively pursue M&A as part of their growth strategy. Hinode Holdings, based in Miyagi, is a holding company for Seagull Co., Ltd., which operates trading card and hobby shops, and Sorafune Corporation, which runs employment support facilities. The M&A was realized as part of business succession for Hinode Holdings' founder, Yoshinori Hino.

### Synergy and Succession
Okamoto Holdings aimed for synergy with its reuse business and strengthening its position in the Tohoku region, while Hinode Holdings sought a successor capable of supporting employee growth. Leveraging their long-term relationships with both parties, Tanabe Consulting provided end-to-end support from matching to negotiations and closing. They will continue to support business growth and integration through management consulting even after the closing.

### Future Outlook
Tanabe Consulting Group plans to continue promoting its consulting services that revitalize regional society, utilizing its twin brands: "MIRAI Succession" and "Strategy x Growth M&A."