Bestera Co., Ltd. is divesting two subsidiaries to focus on its primary plant decommissioning business, while Oura Kousoku is acquiring these entities to enhance its surveying capabilities.

Target Company Overview

Bestera Co., Ltd. (Ticker: 1433) has decided to streamline its operations by divesting two of its consolidated subsidiaries, Hiro Engineering and 3D Visual, to Oura Kousoku. This strategic move aims to focus on the growing demand for plant decommissioning services, primarily prompted by the aging infrastructure built during Japan's high economic growth period.

Hiro Engineering, based in Shinjuku, Tokyo, specializes in labor dispatch and design contracting, reporting sales of ¥194 million, an operating profit of ¥2 million, and net assets of ¥33 million for the fiscal year ending January 2025. The second subsidiary, 3D Visual, located in Chiba City, focuses on 3D scanning and modeling but reported sales of ¥125 million, an operating loss of ¥58 million, and negative net assets of ¥48 million for the same fiscal period.

Industry Overview in Japan

The plant decommissioning industry in Japan has been gaining traction due to increasing regulatory scrutiny and the need for maintenance and upgrades of aging infrastruct