Daily Brief Consumer: Food & Life Cos , Drone Volt, Fj Next Co Ltd, iFabric , Jersey Mike’s Subs, Kenko Mayonnaise, Kirin Holdings, Noodles & Co, Select Harvests, TSE Tokyo Price Index TOPIX and more

• There are nine trading days (including today) until the end of the observation period for the Sep 2026 Nikkei 225 review. Things should be really obvious by now. 
• Given recent volatility, they really aren’t. I see two definite ADDs. Probably a third. That means three deletes. Policy-wise, two are easy. Intellectually, they are not. 
• Then there are capping trades. As of today there are two on tap. Intraday Friday there were three. I got a question about it so will math the math here.

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• FJ Next Holdings reported record-high performance for the fiscal year ending March 2026 and expects increased dividends.
• The company specializes in asset management condominiums, including the ‘Gala Mansion Series’ and ‘Gala Residence Series’ in central Tokyo.
• Strong demand for properties, driven by concerns over pension benefits and inheritance tax, has led to steady growth post-COVID-19.

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• What you need to know: • iFabric’s IFTNA division signed an agreement to formulate, manufacture, and commercialize new durable, active antimicrobial hard-surface coating technology with GermstopSQ Inc. • This announcement expands iFabric’s product offering beyond textiles and into broader markets including industrial, institutional, and consumer.
• • The agreement comes on the back of IFTNA launching Aura, a new performance medical scrubs line sold in 400 Target locations in the US, building on its success at Walmart US and Costco Canada.
• This morning, iFabric Corp. (IFA:TSX, IFABF:OTCQX) reported that its subsidiary, IFTNA has signed an agreement with GermstopSQ Inc. to formulate, manufacture, and commercialize an active antimicrobial hard-surface coating.

• Jersey Mike’s Subs Inc. (JMKE) is preparing to list on the New York Stock Exchange through an initial public offering of 43.48 million shares at an expected price range of $21.00 to $25.00 per share, with the company expected to begin trading on July 30, 2026, under the ticker JMKE.
• At the $23.00 midpoint, the transaction would raise approximately $1.0 billion and value the company at approximately $7.31 billion, based on roughly 317.6 million fully exchanged shares outstanding.
• Of the shares offered, 13.78 million are being sold by the company and 29.70 million by existing shareholders, meaning nearly 68% of the offering consists of secondary shares. Morgan Stanley, Jefferies, and J.P. Morgan are serving as lead underwriters.

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• Kenko Mayonnaise aims to expand globally through mergers and acquisitions.
• For the fiscal year ending March 2026, revenue increased by 0.7% to 92,354 million yen, but operating profit fell by 14.3% to 4,155 million yen.
• Challenges include lost orders, rising raw material costs, especially for eggs, and increased fixed costs.

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• Strategic Pivot to Health and Pharmaceuticals: Kirin is strategically diversifying its portfolio beyond the mature domestic beverage market, focusing on the higher-margin Health Science and Pharmaceuticals segments as key growth drivers. This transition, leveraging its core fermentation and biotechnology expertise, aims to mitigate risks associated with Japan’s declining population and shifting consumer preferences away from alcohol.
• Resilient Core Beverage Business with Global Reach: Despite challenges in the Japanese beer market, Kirin maintains a dominant market share with a strong portfolio of iconic brands. The company is pursuing growth in overseas markets, particularly in Oceania and the US, and focusing on premiumization and the ready-to-drink (RTD) category to improve profitability.
• Commitment to Shareholder Returns and CSV Management: Kirin is focused on enhancing corporate value through its Creating Shared Value (CSV) management philosophy, which integrates social and economic value creation. The company maintains a consistent dividend policy and has engaged in share buybacks, signaling a commitment to shareholder returns while investing in long-term growth areas.

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• Noodles & Company (NDLS) strategic review ongoing; potential sale likely; Q2 results expected July 24; stock reactivated.
• enGene Therapeutics (ENGN) chairman resigned; drug commercialization continues; trial results expected H2 2026; major shareholders may push for review.
• DCC plc (DCC:L) bid raised to £67.97/share with contingent tech-sale payment; shareholder opposition persists; PUSU deadline July 27.

• Select Harvests Ltd (ASX:SHV) is one of Australia’s largest almond growers, processors and sellers, with extensive orchards through the Riverina (S.A.), Riverland (Vic.) and Griffith (NSW).
• SHV is predominantly an exporter of almonds (80%) to global markets including China, India and Middle East.
• Almonds are grown in limited locations in the world, due to the specific farming requirements and climatic conditions (including initial bloom), with the market dominated by the US which represents ~75% of total supply.

• “Using digital methods for notice of AGM” benefits both companies and shareholders. Meanwhile, the website—which should contain detailed information—should feature the full set of documents in both Japanese and English.
• I don’t believe that simply amending the law will lead to an increase in online AGMs that allow shareholders to ask questions and vote.
• Avoiding opportunities for dialogue with shareholders at the AGM not only means forfeiting those opportunities but also amounts to disregarding the AGM, which is the highest decision-making body.