Araya Industrial Co., Ltd. (TSE:7305) agreed to acquire additional 32.3% in Stainless Pipe Kogyo Co.,Ltd. from Hanwa Co., Ltd. (TSE:8078) and Air Water Inc. (TSE:4088) for ¥81 million on March 16, 2018. A contract is expected to be concluded on March 20, 2018. As per terms, additional 54 shares will be acquired. Post completion, Araya Industrial Co., Ltd. will hold 86 shares representing 51.5% stake in Stainless Pipe Kogyo Co.,Ltd. and Stainless Pipe Kogyo Co.,Ltd. will operate as a consolidated subsidiary. For the fiscal year ended May 2017, Stainless Pipe Kogyo Co.,Ltd. reported net assets of ¥300 million, total assets of ¥1.9 billion, sales of ¥2.9 billion, operating income of ¥106 million and net income of ¥1.9 billion. The Board of Directors of Araya Industrial Co., Ltd. resolved the deal on March 16, 2018. The deal is expected to close on April 2, 2018. Advisory expenses of ¥5 million have been incurred on the deal.

Araya Industrial Co., Ltd. (TSE:7305) cancelled the acquisition of additional 32.3% in Stainless Pipe Kogyo Co.,Ltd. from Hanwa Co., Ltd. (TSE:8078) and Air Water Inc. (TSE:4088) on March 16, 2019.