TOKYO, Apr 15 (Pulse News Wire) – ITOCHU Corporation (8001.T) announced today the completion of its additional stake purchase in Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. Following regulatory clearances obtained on February 19, 2026, the transaction was finalized.
The acquisition involved HCJ Holding Kabushiki Kaisha, a special purpose company managed by JIP Investment Fund, and Citrus Company, which jointly held HCJI Holdings Co., Ltd. HCJ acquired all shares of HCJI it previously owned as treasury stock.
Key details of the transaction include: - Acquisition price: February 19, 2026 - Counterparty: HCJ Holdings Co., Ltd. Regarding future outlook, ITOCHU stated that the impact on its consolidated performance for the fiscal year ending March 2027 is currently being assessed.
A detailed analysis will be presented in the planned release of the 2026 annual operating plan scheduled for May 1, 2026.
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