Note: This document has been translated from the Japanese original for reference purposes only. In the event of any discrepancy between this translated document and the Japanese original, the original shall prevail.
February 26, 2026
To whom it may concern:
Company name: | FUJITA KANKO INC. |
Representative: | Shinsuke Yamashita Representative Director and President, Executive Officer |
(Securities Code: 9722, TSE Prime) | |
Inquiries: | Yasuko Ishihara, Manager of Accounting and Finance Department of Planning Division |
Phone: | +81-3-5981-7723 |
FUJITA KANKO INC. ("the Company") hereby announces that it has resolved, at a meeting of the Board of Directors held on February 26, 2026, to carry out an absorption-type merger ("the Merger") between its
consolidated subsidiaries, WHG NISHINIHON INC. ("WHG NISHINIHON") and WHG KANSAI INC. ("WHG KANSAI"). The details are described below.
Since the Merger is between consolidated subsidiaries of the Company, some disclosure items and details have been omitted. WHG KANSAI, which will be dissolved as a result of the Merger, is a specified subsidiary
company of the Company.
Purpose of the Merger
WHG NISHINIHON and WHG KANSAI operate WHG Hotels (the Washington Hotel and Hotel Gracery brand hotels) in the Kyushu and Okinawa regions and in the Kinki region, respectively. The Company will conduct the Merger to integrate the business operations of the two companies to enhance workforce mobility and further reinforce the organizational capabilities.
Outline of the Merger
Schedule of the Merger
Date of resolution by the Board of Directors (the Company): February 26, 2026
Date of conclusion of the merger agreement (companies involved in the Merger): March 2026 (scheduled)
Date of the General Meeting of Shareholders for approval of the merger agreement (companies involved in the Merger): March 2026 (scheduled)
Effective date: July 1, 2026 (scheduled)
Method of the Merger
The absorption-type merger will be conducted with WHG NISHINIHON as the surviving company and WHG KANSAI as the absorbed company. WHG KANSAI will be dissolved on the effective date.
Details of allotment related to the Merger
There will be no allotment of shares or other monetary assets, etc. in connection with the Merger as this is a merger between consolidated subsidiaries of the Company.
Handling of share acquisition rights and bonds with share acquisition rights in connection with the Merger Not applicable
Overview of companies involved in the Merger
Company surviving the
absorption-type merger
Company absorbed in the
absorption-type merger
1. Name
WHG NISHINIHON INC.
WHG KANSAI INC.
2. Location
2-10-8 Sekiguchi, Bunkyo-ku,
Tokyo
2-10-8 Sekiguchi, Bunkyo-ku,
Tokyo
3. Name and job title of representative
Representative Director:
Masashige Tsutsumi
Representative Director:
Kazushi Tanaka
4. Description of business
Hotel management
Hotel management
5. Share capital
10 million yen
10 million yen
6. Date of establishment
January 5, 1996
December 12, 2001
7. Fiscal year-end
December 31
December 31
8. Major shareholders and ownership
ratios
FUJITA KANKO INC. 100%
FUJITA KANKO INC. 100%
9. Number of issued shares
201 shares
4,000 shares
10. Financial position and operating
results for the most recent fiscal year
Most recent fiscal year
Fiscal year ended December 31,
2025
Fiscal year ended December
31, 2025
Net assets
(46) million yen
(1,623) million yen
Total assets
1,649 million yen
823 million yen
Net assets per share
(231,440.86) yen
(405,864.84) yen
Net sales
3,891 million yen
2,398 million yen
Operating profit
648 million yen
641 million yen
Ordinary profit
654 million yen
644 million yen
Profit
452 million yen
500 million yen
Profit per share
2,250,269.55 yen
125,220.10 yen
Status after the merger
There will be no change in the name, location, representative, description of business, share capital, and fiscal year-end of the surviving company as a result of the Merger.
Future outlook and impact on operating performance
As the Merger is between consolidated subsidiaries of the Company, its impact on the Company's consolidated financial results will be minimal.
