<p>Itochu Corporation has announced it will acquire a 40.8% stake in Confex Holdings Co., Ltd. through a third-party allotment of new shares, as part of a capital restructuring agreement with YAMAE Group Holdings Co., Ltd. The transaction also involves a stock swap, under which Confex Holdings will make Dolce Co., Ltd.-currently an Itochu Group company-its wholly owned subsidiary, integrating the confectionery wholesale businesses of both companies. Following the integration, Confex Holdings is expected to achieve sales of approximately 400 billion yen, making it Japan’s largest confectionery wholesaler by sales volume. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Itochu Corporation published the original content used to generate this news brief on December 17, 2025, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2025 - Public Technologies (PUBT) Original Document: here</p>

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<p>Itochu Corporation will acquire a 40.8% stake in Confex Holdings through a share subscription, integrating confectionery businesses with Dolce Co., Ltd. This move will make Confex Holdings Japan's largest confectionery wholesaler by sales volume, with expected sales of 400 billion yen.</p>

Itochu Acquires 40.8% Stake in Confex Holdings Through Share Subscription