T.Kawabe Forms Joint Venture with Kyoko Katayama

TOKYO, Jul 28 (Pulse News Wire) – T.kawabe & CO.,LTD. (8123.T) announced that it has decided to establish a joint venture with Kyoko Katayama (stage name: Kyoko Nakajima) through a resolution made at the board meeting held.

The joint venture aims to leverage Katayama's intellectual property rights, such as trademarks, to expand licensing businesses. Katayama, known internationally as a quilt artist, holds significant brand recognition and creative capabilities. Through the joint venture, T.kawabe & CO.,LTD. plans to enhance product planning and branding efforts by utilizing Katayama’s assets. The joint venture, named HALE Co., Ltd., will commence operations on August 3, 2026, with a capital of ¥30 million.

Key details of the joint venture include: - Name: HALE Co., Ltd. 51%, Kyoko Katayama 49% The joint venture will also involve cross-sharing of personnel between the companies, with T.kawabe & CO.,LTD.’s directors and employees expected to concurrently hold positions within the new entity. According to the company, the impact on its current fiscal performance due to this venture is anticipated to be minor. T.kawabe & CO.,LTD. stated that it will promptly disclose any further developments that require public notification.