ITOCHU Acquires 16.5% Stake in Seven Bank

Seven Bank Ltd. has announced that ITOCHU Corporation is now classified as an “other related company” as of December 26, 2025, following a capital and business alliance between the two firms. As part of this alliance, ITOCHU holds a 16.50% equity stake in Seven Bank as of October 14, 2025. This shareholding resulted from a disposal of treasury stock by Seven Bank through a third-party allotment to ITOCHU. The companies aim to leverage their combined resources and expertise to establish Seven Bank as a common financial services platform operator for the convenience store industry. The specific impact of this alliance on Seven Bank’s business performance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, and beyond is currently undetermined. 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. Seven Bank Ltd. published the original content used to generate this news brief on December 26, 2025, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2025 - Public Technologies (PUBT) Original Document: here