Wolves HAND to Acquire North One for Subsidiarization

TOKYO, Jul 08 (Pulse News Wire) – Wolves Hand CO.,LTD. (194A.T) announced on July 8 that it had decided to acquire shares of North One Corporation, making it a subsidiary through a resolution passed at a special board meeting held on July 08, 2026.

North One operates the Komorebi Animal Hospital in Tokyo, Nerima Ku, which has established itself as a key player in veterinary care since its establishment in 2017. North One's acquisition aligns with Wolves Hand’s strategy to enhance its network of primary-care animal hospitals and specialized medical centers. Located strategically between existing facilities in Tokyo and Saitama, Komorebi Animal Hospital will strengthen regional continuity within Wolves Hand’s clinical network. Additionally, the integration is expected to improve referral systems among high-end medical centers such as Tachikawa Animal Medical Center and Meguro Animal Medical Center, enhancing overall service quality and creating synergies across the group. Key details of the transaction include: - Acquisition price undisclosed due to confidentiality agreements but determined based on thorough valuation methods and legal-financial reviews.

- Number of shares acquired: 20. - Post-acquisition shareholding percentage: 100.0%. - Scheduled completion of share transfer: August 14, 2026. The company noted that North One plans to separate asset management operations via a spin-off in August 2026, contingent upon the effectiveness of the stock transfer agreement. Financial performance data shows that North One reported sales of ¥275.9 million for the fiscal year ending September 2025.

Further updates on the impact of this acquisition on Wolves Hand’s consolidated earnings for the fiscal year ending June 2027 will be disclosed once evaluated.