Key Facts
• LVMH-backed U.S. fund L Catterton to acquire Sekikagu, a Japanese furniture wholesaler.
• Acquisition price estimated at several billion yen; deal to close by end of September 2025.
• Sekikagu, founded in 1968, supplies furniture to 4,700 stores nationwide and sells its own brand.
• L Catterton plans to strengthen corporate furniture sales post-acquisition.
Summary
L Catterton, a U.S. investment fund backed by luxury brand Louis Vuitton, is set to acquire Sekikagu, a leading Japanese furniture wholesaler based in Okawa City, Fukuoka Prefecture. The deal, valued at several billion yen, is expected to finalize by the end of September 2025. Established in 1968, Sekikagu distributes furniture to approximately 4,700 stores across Japan and operates its own brand, making it one of the top furniture trading companies in the country. Post-acquisition, L Catterton aims to enhance its focus on corporate furniture sales, leveraging Sekikagu’s extensive market presence.
