Tokuda Ace Co., Ltd. entered into merger contract to acquire Mashimo Ace K.K. from Sugita Ace Co., Ltd. and other sellers.

SUGITA ACE CO., LTD. is engaged in the sale of construction hardware and construction-related materials. The Company operates in three business segments. The Root segment is engaged in the sales of residential materials and building materials to secondary wholesale stores, hardware stores and construction material stores. The Engineering segment offers residential materials and building materials to construction material stores and sales construction stores, takes into account the added value of design, processing, construction based on the unique know-how. The Direct Needs segment is engaged in the sales of do it yourself (DIY) products, original equipment manufacturer (OEM) related materials and other products for general retailers such as home centers, mail order companies and department stores.