Sakura Accelerates Growth with New Ownership

Deal News | May 29, 2025 | Nippon Sangyo Suishin Kiko Ltd

Nippon Sangyo Suishin Kiko Ltd. (NSSK) has announced the sale of its shares in NSSK-WW Co., Ltd., the holding company of Kraft Inc., which operates the Sakura Pharmacy Group, to AIN Holdings Inc. The Sakura Pharmacy Group, recognized as a pioneer in Japan's pharmacy industry, operates approximately 800 pharmacies. The sale is expected to boost both companies' growth through a shared exchange of industry expertise and development in digital transformation. AIN Holdings, one of Japan's leading pharmacy groups, sees this acquisition as a step towards expanding its footprint in the medical infrastructure sector. NSSK's mission in supporting Sakura Pharmacy's growth aligns with their broader investment strategy focused on enhancing corporate value while achieving societal goals.

Sectors

Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals
Investment Management

Geography

Japan – The transaction involves Japanese companies and impacts the healthcare infrastructure within Japan.

Industry

Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals – Sakura Pharmacy Group operates within the healthcare and pharmaceuticals industry, providing dispensing pharmacy services.
Investment Management – Nippon Sangyo Suishin Kiko Ltd. (NSSK) specializes in investment management, particularly in the Japanese market.

Financials

– The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed in the article.

Participants

Name	Role	Type	Description
Nippon Sangyo Suishin Kiko Ltd. (NSSK)	Selling Company	Company	An investment firm headquartered in Minato, Tokyo, focused on building a leading alternative asset investment business in Japan.
AIN HOLDINGS INC.	Bidding Company	Company	Japan's largest dispensing pharmacy company, operating pharmacies and retail businesses under various brands.
Sakura Pharmacy Group (Kraft Inc.)	Target Company	Company	A major player in Japan's dispensing pharmacy industry, known for its pioneering initiatives and extensive network of pharmacies.