Sanmaruku Holdings <3395> announced on the 19th that it has decided to acquire shares in B-class gourmet lab holdings and BQ International, turning them into subsidiaries. Consequently, Gyukatsu Motomura and Gokuhin International Dining Co., Ltd., which are subsidiaries of the company, will become grand-subsidiaries of Sanmaruku Holdings.

Sanmaruku Holdings is advancing investments to establish a third growth brand following 'Sanmaruku Cafe' and 'Kamakura Pasta' during the medium-term management plan period until March 2029, aiming to strengthen existing business formats and expand through M&A. The focus for M&A is to continuously attract inbound tourists, which is expected to maintain a high level, and to acquire Japanese cuisine formats as part of its overseas expansion.

By incorporating Gyukatsu Motomura, which is believed to have strengths in attracting inbound tourists and overseas expansion with its core Gyukatsu set meal format, it is anticipated that Sanmaruku Holdings will strengthen its ability to attract inbound tourists and expand overseas. Additionally, through the utilization of property information and opening know-how of commercial facilities held by Sanmaruku Holdings, sharing of procurement know-how, and sharing of logistics networks, it is expected that cost reductions will be achieved at Gyukatsu Motomura, and further growth of both Sanmaruku Holdings and Gyukatsu Motomura can be accelerated, leading to the decision to acquire shares this time.