First Read: M3 "Acquisition of caregiving and medical systems company" (Buy)

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First Read: M3 "Acquisition of caregiving and medical systems company" (Buy)

Global Research

8 June 2026ab

First Read

EquitiesM3

Acquisition of caregiving and medical systems Japan

company Medical Supplies

12-month rating Buy

12m price target ¥2,040.0

Acquisition should contribute to M3’s efforts to build a community-based

integrated care system

M3 announced after the market close on 5 June that it had acquired shares in WISEMAN Price (05 Jun 2026) ¥1,590

(link). WISEMAN provides systems for nursing care facilities and medical institutions in RIC: 2413.T BBG: 2413 JP

Japan, holding approximately a 40% share among long-term care health facilities and

Trading data and key metrics

about a 25% share among special nursing homes for the elderly. The transfer of shares is

scheduled for 1 July 2026, and the acquisition price is undisclosed. M3 also has about a 52-wk range ¥2,738-1,314

20% share of the electronic medical record market for clinics (UBS estimate). With this Market cap. ¥1,061b/US$6.64b

acquisition, system integration between medical and nursing care facilities is expected Shares o/s 667m (ORD)

to become easier. The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare aims to build a Free float 60%

community-based integrated care system that provides housing, medical care, nursing Avg. daily volume ('000) 5,190

care, prevention, and daily living support as a response to rapidly advancing aging. This Avg. daily value (m) ¥7,758

acquisition aligns with the Ministry’s policy and is considered positive in the long term, in Common s/h equity (03/27E) ¥427b

our view. However, since the immediate impact on business performance is limited, we P/BV (03/27E) 2.4x

think the effect on the share price is expected to be generally neutral. Net debt to EBITDA (03/27E) NM