Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (TSE:7952) agreed to acquire 2.68% stake in Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd. (TSE:9470) for ¥600 million on July 31, 2015. Under the terms of the deal, Kawai Musical Instruments Co will acquire 2.44 million shares of Gakken Holdings. In a related transaction, Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd. (TSE:9470) agreed to acquire 3.5% stake in Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (TSE:7952) for ¥600 million July 31, 2015.

Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (TSE:7952) cancelled the acquisition of 2.68% stake in Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd. (TSE:9470) on July 31, 2016.