Carlyle to sell KANAMEL to Nippon Television

Carlyle agreed on 19 March 2026 to sell KANAMEL to Nippon Television. The buyer’s subsequent-events note confirms completion on 24 April 2026, acquisition of an additional 77.2% of voting rights and 100% final ownership. Cash consideration for the additionally acquired common shares was JPY 39,260 million. This transaction amount is distinct from the buyer’s JPY 49,754 million accounting acquisition cost and Carlyle’s individual proceeds.