Sanki Service TO MERGE WITH SHIMEMENTE HD IN STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP

TOKYO, Jul 15 (Pulse News Wire) – SANKI SERVICE CORPORATION (6044.T) and Shimemente Holdings (SHD) have agreed to merge through a stock exchange, aiming to enhance their combined operational capabilities and address industry challenges. The merger will leverage SANKI SERVICE’s technical expertise and field execution strength with SHD's leadership and platform management skills, fostering synergies expected to contribute to resolving sectoral issues.

Under the post-merger structure, Shimemente Holdings Corporation will oversee the newly formed entities, maintaining the brands and strengths of each subsidiary while ensuring equal standing among sister companies. A special shareholders' meeting of SHD scheduled for September 4, 2026, will propose appointing an equal number of directors from both companies, with two representatives—one from each firm—serving as co-chairmen.

Current leaders, Nakajima Yoshikuni (Chairman of SANKI SERVICE) and Naito Hideo (President and Chairman of SHD), will lead the unified entity. The merged holding company plans to drive strategic mergers and acquisitions (M&A) to elevate customer value and tackle structural industry problems.

This initiative underscores the commitment to leveraging enhanced governance frameworks and promoting cultural respect during the integration process.