Advantage Advisors has formed a strategic partnership with HOKUTO Co., Ltd. to enhance its growth initiatives and support for its mid-term management goals through the subscription of unsecured convertible bonds.

Target Information

Advantage Advisors Inc. has announced its agreement to enter into a business partnership with HOKUTO Co., Ltd. This partnership involves subscribing to unsecured convertible bonds with stock acquisition rights issued by HOKUTO as part of a special purpose vehicle funded by the company. The aim of this collaboration is to support various initiatives to promote further growth for HOKUTO.

The HOKUTO Group is Japan's leading integrated mushroom company engaged in research, development, production, and sales of mushroom products. They are committed to delivering health to the world through mushrooms, considered a health food. The company actively pursues the new potential of fungi and aims to meet societal needs with a global perspective by engaging in comprehensive research and development related to mushrooms. Their initiatives align with the philosophy of Advantage Advisors to help portfolio companies maintain strong competitiveness and enable sustainable growth while contributing to solving global environmental and social challenges.

Industry Overview

In Japan, the mushroom industry plays a crucial role in the agricultural sector, with a strong focus on innovation and quality. The demand for healthy food alternatives has driven growth in this sector, as mushrooms ar