THE YONKYU CO., LTD.【JP:9955】Stock Price

Yonkyu Corporation operates multiple business segments across diverse operations. The main business segments include fresh fish sales, feed and bait sales, and other operations. These businesses are managed by Yonkyu and its affiliated companies.

In the fresh fish sales business, Yonkyu and Kaisho Corporation purchase farmed fish from fishing cooperatives and aquaculture operators in Shikoku and Kyushu, and sell them to central wholesale markets throughout Japan. The company also sells wild-caught fish and processed fish products. Hiburijima Aquamarine Limited Liability Partnership engages in tuna farming and conducts business transactions with Yonkyu.

In the feed and bait sales business, Yonkyu and Kaisho Corporation sell live bait and compound feed to aquaculture operators. Feed and bait transactions are also conducted with Hiburijima Aquamarine Limited Liability Partnership. This structure enables the company to meet the needs of aquaculture operators.

As other operations, Shikyu Transport Corporation operates general cargo transportation services. The company handles transportation related to Yonkyu's live bait purchases and fresh fish sales. This provides logistics support to the overall business.

Yonkyu Corporation is pursuing sustainable growth by establishing a highly profitable business foundation. Specifically, the company is improving productivity in its artificial breeding and processing operations, while prioritizing market development and relationship building with trading partners in its tuna and eel aquaculture business. Additionally, through strengthening relationships with producers, the company aims to expand sales channels for feed and fodder, while advancing inventory optimization and planned sales.

Yonkyu is also focusing on strengthening organizational capabilities. The company is reinforcing sales to mass retailers and food service operators centered in the Tokyo metropolitan area while enhancing corporate governance. Furthermore, through human resource development, the company is strengthening sales capabilities and promoting employee awareness reform and skill development. These efforts aim to enhance the competitiveness of the entire organization.

Strengthening customer relationships is also a key component of the company's strategy. Yonkyu seeks to reinforce relationships with producers and market participants to achieve balanced management. This approach enables the company to meet customer needs while building a foundation for sustainable growth.

Yonkyu's management strategy focuses on fresh fish sales and feed and fodder sales operations. These businesses account for approximately 99% of total sales, making industry trends a significant factor in business performance. The group is promoting efficient management across all operations and working with partner companies to pursue sustainable use of aquatic resources.

To strengthen its processing operations, Yonkyu is establishing a new processing facility in Misaki and obtaining food safety system certifications. The company is also pursuing expanded exports to the EU and developing new markets through capital and business partnerships. These initiatives aim to strengthen and expand fresh fish processing operations.

Pursuing sustainable use of aquatic resources, Yonkyu is promoting reduced fish meal content in compound feed and diversifying raw materials. Through comprehensive support for aquaculture operations and acquisition of aquatic eco-labels, the company is pursuing environmental protection and stable supply of safe, reliable fish while contributing to the achievement of the SDGs.