ITOCHU to increase Hitachi Construction Machinery stake to 33.4%

ITOCHU Corporation has agreed to increase its shareholding in Hitachi Construction Machinery Co Ltd (HCM) to 33.4% by acquiring shares from a special purpose company invested by Japan Industrial Partners. The transaction is expected to close in April 2026.

“ITOCHU Corporation last week announced that it has agreed to increase its shareholding in Hitachi Construction Machinery Co Ltd (HCM) to 33.4% by acquiring shares held by a special purpose company invested by the investment funds managed, operated or informed by Japan Industrial Partners, Inc.”im-mining.com

• 2 sources
• im-mining.comITOCHU consolidates position as largest single company HCM shareholder - International MiningPaul MooreFeb 24, 2026
• nauticalvoice.comITOCHU Secures Major Stake in Hitachi Construction Machinery - Nautical VoiceNV Tech DeskFeb 28, 2026

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