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Daito Construction's Strategic Partnership with UNICON Holdings

In a significant development in the construction sector, Daito Construction Co., Ltd. has obtained a 17% equity stake in UNICON Holdings, with the financial advisory support of Strike Financial Advisory (STFA). The share acquisition was executed through the Endeavor United No. 2 Investment Limited Partnership. This strategic partnership is poised to leverage Daito Construction's advanced techniques in large-scale infrastructure, such as shield tunneling and pneumatic caisson construction, alongside UNICON's strong foothold in the Southeast Tohoku region.

Daito Construction, listed under stock code 1822, is renowned for its large-scale infrastructure development methodologies and has carved a niche in the construction industry over the years. On the other hand, UNICON, with its stock code 407A, is a regional consortium group that has established a reliable reputation with both public administrations and private sectors, particularly focused on infrastructure maintenance in the Southeast Tohoku area.

The Role of STFA

STFA served as the financial advisor for Daito Construction, guiding them in the underlying financial strategies that align with their mid-term management plan. This plan underscores the importance of acquiring new technologies and expanding their operational territories through strategic investments. STFA's comprehensive advisory services included evaluating the project, creating bidding strategies, and negotiating various contracts up to the conclusive agreement.

Satoru Yokohara, Managing Director at STFA, commented on the collaboration:
"It has been an honor to support the fruitful dialogue between Daito Construction, a company that has bolstered Japan's infrastructure with its unique technologies, and UNICON, which has been deeply rooted in the Southeast Tohoku area. As the industry's environment rapidly evolves, this partnership aims to address regional challenges by complementing each other's strengths to fully engage in large-scale projects. I am confident that this partnership will drive the sustainable growth of Japan's construction industry. STFA will continue to support M&A initiatives that contribute to the long-term growth of Japanese enterprises and industrial development."

Importance of the Partnership

With the increasing demands for infrastructure upgrades due to aging facilities, the national resilience strategies, and the pressing shortage of labor within the construction sector, both Daito Construction and UNICON recognize the necessity for enhanced technical capabilities and sustainable construction practices. This partnership not only aims to tackle these needs but also aspires to build a stronger infrastructure foundation while contributing to local communities.

Through the synergy of Daito Construction's advanced infrastructural technologies and UNICON's localized construction and maintenance capabilities, both companies expect to expand opportunities for project procurement, participate in PPP/PFI initiatives, and maximize synergies in digital transformation activities and workforce development.

In order to reinforce governance and create synergies through this partnership, Daito Construction will dispatch a director to UNICON, ensuring a robust execution structure that elevates capabilities from both management and operational perspectives.

Transaction Overview

• - Project Name: Acquisition of UNICON Holdings via Daito Construction shares and Capital Business Partnership
• - STFA Role: Financial Advisor for Daito Construction (Buy-Side Advisory)
• - Contract Signing Date: August 25, 2026
• - Share Acquisition Execution Date: August 26, 2026

For more information on this transaction, interested parties can reach out to:
Strike Financial Advisory (STFA)
Takahiro Tanaka (Director)
070-6448-5247
[email protected]

About Strike Financial Advisory (STFA)

Founded in March 2026 and a subsidiary of Strike Group (listed on the Tokyo Prime Market, stock code: 6196), STFA is based in the Mitsui Bussan Building, Chiyoda, Tokyo. Under the leadership of Managing Director Satoru Yokohara, STFA is dedicated to facilitating mergers and acquisitions to drive sustainable growth and industry advancement in Japan.