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O'will Corporation

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Business

Ohwill Co., Ltd. is a group of companies centered on a specialized food ingredient trading company established in 1986. In its wholesale business, the company procures processed agricultural products (acai, fruit juices, tea leaves, etc.), food auxiliary materials (sugars, flavorings, etc.), dairy products (fresh cream, butter, etc.), beverage products, and environment-related products (wastewater purification plants, large ceiling fans) from both domestic and overseas sources, supplying them to food manufacturers, mass retailers, and convenience stores. In its manufacturing and sales business, its subsidiary Kaisen Co., Ltd. processes and sells fish roe and fresh-frozen seafood domestically, while NIITAKAYA U.S.A. INC. manufactures and sells pickled ginger (gari) in the United States. Consolidated net sales for FY2026 (ending March 2026) were ¥41,909 million. Major customers include food and beverage manufacturers such as Ito En, Ltd. (15.2% of net sales).

Business Model

In the wholesale business, the company procures food raw materials and environmental products from domestic and overseas suppliers and sells them to food manufacturers and others, earning trading margins. In the manufacturing and sales business, the company manufactures and processes marine products and pickled products in-house and sells them to the food service industry and others, capturing higher added value. Through group expansion via M&A (Kaisen Co., Ltd., NIITAKAYA U.S.A. INC., and Axeltech Co., Ltd.), the company is expanding its range of products handled and its geographic coverage, aiming to diversify its revenue base through group synergies.

Company Strengths

The company has large-scale trading track records across multiple categories, including processed agricultural products (¥11,335 million), food auxiliary ingredients (¥10,806 million), and milk and dairy products (¥7,251 million). Its unique procurement network, which established supply bases both domestically and overseas and focused on fields not traditionally handled by trading companies, such as sterilized milk for commercial use, is a source of competitive advantage.

Kaisen Co., Ltd. was consolidated in April 2024, NIITAKAYA U.S.A.INC. (95% of voting rights acquired) in April 2025, and Axeltech Co., Ltd. from FY2026 (ending March 2026). Sales in the manufacturing and sales business increased 22.7% year on year to ¥6,603 million, and operating profit increased 90.7% year on year to ¥421 million, demonstrating that M&A is directly contributing to business performance.

Operating profit increased for five consecutive fiscal years, from ¥826 million in FY2022 (ended March 2022) to ¥1,369 million in FY2026 (ending March 2026). In FY2026, actual results of ¥1,369 million achieved 119.0% of the initial forecast of ¥1,150 million. Sales also expanded over the same period, from ¥28,313 million to ¥41,909 million, indicating that scale expansion and profitability improvement are progressing simultaneously.

ENVALITH's Perspective

Total assets for FY2026 (ending March 2026) expanded sharply to ¥20,477 million (up 26.2% year on year), while the equity ratio declined to 28.9% (from 31.6% in the prior period). Short-term borrowings surged to ¥2,279 million (from ¥620 million in the prior period), and operating cash flow was negative for the second consecutive period (-¥1,137 million). Inventories increased substantially to ¥6,549 million (from ¥3,589 million in the prior period), making working capital management and the level of interest-bearing debt key points to monitor going forward.

In FY2026 (ending March 2026), sales to Itoen, Ltd. amounted to ¥6,370 million, accounting for approximately 15.2% of consolidated net sales of ¥41,909 million. Although this was somewhat lower than the prior period (¥6,819 million, approximately 17.4%), dependence on this single customer remains high. The risk of a significant impact on business performance from any change in Itoen's procurement policy or trading terms continues.

The company's forecast for FY2027 (ending March 2027) calls for net sales of ¥42,600 million (up 1.6% year on year), operating profit of ¥1,175 million (down 14.2%), and profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥700 million (down 11.8%), representing a substantial decline in earnings. The main factors are believed to be increased costs related to human capital investment and IT/DX promotion, but external factors such as higher interest expense from rising domestic interest rates (¥72 million in FY2026, ended March 2026) and the risk of foreign exchange losses from continued yen depreciation remain as factors weighing on profitability. Whether the North American business can achieve full-scale earnings contribution to narrow the decline will be a key focus.

Growth Strategy

Four pillars: deepening of the existing revenue base, expansion of the environment-related business, development of the North American market, and business diversification through M&A

Continued to enhance services for existing customers and develop/promote new products in core categories such as food auxiliary materials, processed agricultural products, and dairy products. In FY2026 (ending March 2026), wholesale segment sales reached ¥35,368 million (up 1.7% year on year), with sales of food raw materials achieving a substantial increase year on year.

Promoted increased visibility through active participation in exhibitions and the acquisition of large-scale orders for logistics facilities in environment-related products such as large ceiling fans and wastewater purification plants. In FY2026 (ending March 2026), shipments grew significantly against the backdrop of an intense heat wave and rising energy costs. Growing social demand for decarbonization and resource recycling continues to serve as a tailwind for the market environment.

Achieved full-scale entry into the U.S. food market through the acquisition of 95% of voting rights in NIITAKAYA U.S.A. INC. (completed on April 16, 2025), which holds a high share of the U.S. pickled foods market. In FY2026 (ending March 2026), manufacturing and sales segment revenue reached ¥6,603 million (up 22.7% year on year), and segment operating profit was ¥421 million (up 90.7% year on year), contributing to overall performance. Goodwill of ¥187 million and customer-related assets of ¥523 million were recorded, to be amortized on a straight-line basis over 5 years and 15 years, respectively.

Newly consolidated Axeltech Co., Ltd. from FY2026 (ending March 2026), contributing to the wholesale segment. Continued to advance the realization of the four group strategies (existing revenue base businesses, growth driver businesses, new businesses, and affiliated company businesses). Active investment in human resources and promotion of IT/DX strategy are also positioned as key initiatives for FY2027 (ending March 2027).

Last updated: July 19, 2026