Kaneka Acquires Zeon’s Gastrointestinal and Cardiovascular Medical Device Businesses
Kaneka Corporation has agreed to acquire Zeon Corporation's medical device businesses in the gastrointestinal and cardiovascular sectors, operated by Zeon Medical Inc. and River Xemex Co., Ltd. This acquisition will position Kaneka as the third-largest player in the domestic gastrointestinal market, particularly in endoscopic treatment devices. The agreement, signed on November 12, 2025, aims to enhance Kaneka's product portfolio and improve patient quality of life.
Kaneka Corporation has reached an agreement with Zeon Corporation to acquire its medical device businesses in the gastrointestinal and cardiovascular fields, operated by Zeon Medical Inc. and River Xemex Co., Ltd. The transfer will enable Kaneka to become the third-largest company in the domestic gastrointestinal market, particularly in endoscopic treatment devices. By integrating Zeon Medical’s technologies and expertise, Kaneka aims to enhance its product portfolio and further contribute to the improvement of patient quality of life. The agreement was signed on November 12, 2025. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Kaneka Corporation published the original content used to generate this news brief on November 12, 2025, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2025 - Public Technologies (PUBT) Original Document: here
