• Funds managed or advised by Aspirant Group agreed to sell their entire stake in John Masters Holdings to MCC Management on Aug. 24, 2026.
• MCC Management is a wholly owned unit of MatsukiyoCocokara, a major Japanese drugstore operator with more than 3,600 stores nationwide.
• The buyer cited John Masters Organics’ premium positioning in organic cosmetics and its established customer base as key deal drivers.
• Aspirant-backed initiatives included strengthening product development, shifting to domestic production, and upgrading customer experience across physical and online channels.

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