Koukandekirukun 
Enters the Home Equipment Warranty Market
-Building a New Model by Leveraging DX and Operational Expertise 
in Residential Equipment Replacement-

Koukandekirukun Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Sho Kurihara; hereinafter “the Company”) is pleased to announce its official entry into the home equipment warranty market.

Strategic Rationale and Market Entry
The Company has built a solid track record in e-commerce for residential equipment, offering online estimates through to installation. With over 60,000 equipment replacements and a total of 85,000 projects annually including repairs, our operations demonstrate both scale and technical reliability. Since October 2022, the Company has offered a free 10-year warranty for all products sold, resulting in a cumulative total of approximately 160,000 warranties issued. Leveraging this extensive operational experience and our DX-enabled sales platform, we are well-positioned to deliver differentiated warranty services that meet evolving consumer needs.

Market Entry via M&A for Rapid Business LaunchTo expedite market entry, the Company will acquire shares of IMI Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Katsuyuki Atsugi; hereinafter “IMI”), a company with an established presence in the home equipment warranty sector. 
IMI also provides insurance and warranty services in the dental medical field, and specializes in insurance-related operations.

By integrating IMI’s product development capabilities and customer service infrastructure (including call center functions) with the Company’s digital platform and nationwide installation network, we aim to establish a comprehensive solution that combines warranty coverage and replacement services.
The offering will initially be positioned as an optional service for corporate clients utilizing Replaform (announced June 20), as well as for existing B2B partners in the real estate and property management sectors.

Market Outlook and Our Business Policy
According to Yano Research Institute, the domestic extended warranty service market was valued at ¥1.5158 trillion as of 2022, with the home appliance and residential equipment segment accounting for approximately ¥555 billion. The total market is projected to reach ¥1.5491 trillion by 2025 and ¥1.7693 trillion by 2030.
As residential equipment becomes increasingly advanced and diverse, demand for extended warranty services is expected to evolve accordingly. The Company intends to expand its product portfolio by developing warranty solutions that contribute to the long-term stability and convenience of modern living environments.