Sent Care Holdings has initiated a management buyout to privatize its shares, enabling a focus on long-term growth amid significant industry challenges.

Target Information

Sent Care Holdings Co., Ltd. (Ticker: 2374) is a leading provider of home care and day services in Japan. Established in 1983 as Nihon Fukushi Services, the company underwent significant transformations over the years, including its transition to a holding company in 2007 and its listing on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE). In 2016, it advanced from the TSE Second Section to the First Section and, more recently, moved to the TSE Prime Market in April 2022.

Amidst rising prices, labor shortages, and concerns regarding future adjustments to care service fees, Sent Care Holdings has recognized the need for a management structure that enables sustainable growth independent of short-term financial performance and stock price fluctuations.

Industry Overview in Japan

The home care industry in Japan has been experiencing significant challenges, including an aging population that has increased demand for caregiving services. This demographic shift has created pressures on exi