Advantage Partners and LYFE Capital successfully completed a public tender offer for Nihon Chouzai, aiming to enhance the healthcare provider's growth and innovation capabilities.

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Advantage Partners Co., Ltd. (referred to as 'AP') and a related fund of LYFE Capital Investment Management Ltd. (referred to as 'LYFE') have successfully completed a public tender offer for ordinary shares issued by Nihon Chouzai Co., Ltd. (Ticker Code: 3341) through a joint investment vehicle, AP86.

Nihon Chouzai and its group companies (collectively known as the 'Nihon Chouzai Group') operate under the mission of 'Facing the lives of everyone'. The group primarily focuses on the community pharmacy business while also engaging in pharmaceutical manufacturing and sales, as well as the dispatch and introduction of healthcare professionals, thereby playing a multifaceted role in advancing Japan's healthcare sector. Leveraging both the Nihon Chouzai Group’s expertise and AP’s extensive investment experience along with LYFE’s global network in the life sciences sector, the aim is to further accelerate the growth of the Nihon Chouzai Group and ensure its sustainable corporate development.

Industry Overview in Japan

The Japanese healthcare industry is notably advanced and incorporates a variety of segments, including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and healthcare services. Japan is recognized for its highly regulated yet innovative approach to healthcare delivery, whic