JAFCO : Announcement Regarding Acquisition of Shares in KOMINE Co., Ltd.
December 28, 2017 at 09:29 pm EST
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JAFCO Co., Ltd.
Contact: Investor Relations
1-5-1 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku Tokyo 100-0004 Japanhttp://www.jafco.co.jp
Tel: +81-3-5223-7073ir@jafco.co.jp
December 29, 2017
Announcement Regarding Acquisition of Shares in KOMINE Co., Ltd.
JAFCO Co., Ltd. has announced that JAFCO-managed funds (JAFCO SV5 Investment Limited Partnership and JAFCO SV5-STAR Investment Limited Partnership; hereafter collectively referred to as "JAFCO") acquired shares in KOMINE Co.,Ltd. (head office: Katsushika-ku, Tokyo; hereafter "the Company") through transfer from the shareholders and formed a capital alliance.
The Company plans, manufactures and sells motorcycle supplies and apparels at "KOMINE" brand. With a history of 70 years since its foundation, it is one of the leading companies in the motorcycle industry. As of the end of November 2017, the Company has distribution networks in 13 countries around the world, as well as for major motorcycle shops in Japan. The Company's products are well-known for the excellent cost performance and functionality based on know-how for years. The high quality Japanese brand "KOMINE" is penetrating into the market in Southeast Asia, China and other countries where the progress of motorization has been occurred.
JAFCO has acquired the shares of the Company and will support the start of new "KOMINE", in order to expand overseas operations and strengthen its brand, and then to expand the platform that connects every "KOMINE" fans by utilizing the concept and business foundation of the "KOMINE" brand that has been accumulated since the foundation of the Company.
About KOMINE Co., Ltd.
Company name
KOMINE Co., Ltd.
Website
http://www.komine.ac/index.php
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/KOMINE1947
Head office
4-10-15 Niijuku, Katsushika-ku, Tokyo
Business line
Planning, manufacturing and sales of motorcycle supplies and apparels
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JAFCO Group Co Ltd, formerly JAFCO Co Ltd, is a Japan-based company engaged in venture investment and buyout investment business through fund management. The Company operates Fund Management business segment. The Funds are recruited from institutional investors and operating companies about once every three years. The Company also invests its own funds in all funds and commits itself to improving fund performance. The main sources of revenue are capital gains through fund investments, fund management fees, and performance fees. The Company operates business in Japan, the United States, Asia and other countries.
JAFCO GROUP CO., LTD. 
