In April 2009, VITAL-NET, INC. (based in Tohoku and Niigata) and KSK Co., Ltd. (based in six prefectures in the Kansai region) merged through a share transfer to establish the joint holding company VITAL KSK HOLDINGS, INC.
The two companies—both in the wholesale pharmaceutical industry—aim to achieve sustainable growth and improved corporate value by sharing and developing the expertise that was cultivated individually as regional wholesalers.
We will evolve quickly by identifying and responding to changing times.
| April 2009 |
Company established
Ken Suzuki appointed as first president |
| April 2009 |
Listed on Tokyo Stock Exchange 1st Section |
| November 2009 |
Began operations of Kyoto Logistics Center [KSK] |
| April 2010 |
Established VK Shared Service Co., Ltd. to integrate head office roles |
| January 2014 |
Acquired Finese Co., Ltd. as an equity method affiliated company |
| July 2014 |
Made pharmacy chain OHNO CO. LTD. a consolidated subsidiary |
| March 2015 |
Began operations of Miyagi Logistics Center [VITAL-NET] |
| June 2015 |
Taisuke Murai appointed as president |
| April 2017 |
Acquired VK Shared Service Co., Ltd. by an absorption merger |
| May 2018 |
Began operation of Hyogo Logistics Center [KSK]
Established Safuran Kids, a corporate-led childcare facility [VITAL-NET] |
| July 2018 |
Established Reed Specialties, Inc. as an equity method affiliated company |
| September 2018 |
Signed capital and business partnership agreement with SanBio Co, Ltd. |
| May 2019 |
Opened Sendai Robocare Center [VITAL-NET] |
| April 2020 |
Made pharmacy chain Goodneighbor Inc. a consolidated subsidiary |
| September 2020 |
Began operations of Kawaguchi Logistics Center [VITAL-NET] |
| April 2021 |
Made pharmacy chain Kenkodo Pharmacy Co., Ltd. a consolidated subsidiary |
| April 2022 |
Moved to Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market |
| April 2022 |
Start of the fifth Medium-Term Management Plan |
| April 2023 |
Formulated Long-Term Vision 2035 |
| June 2023 |
Transition to a company with an Audit & Supervisory Committee |
| August 2023 |
Made Tenno Hoken Chouzai Center Inc. a consolidated subsidiary |
| February 2024 |
Participated in LinDo K.K.’s new business model for eliminating “drug loss” (unrecognized overseas drug approval) |
| August 2024 |
Made ARROW MEDICAL CORPORATION, LTD. a consolidated subsidiary |
| September 2025 |
Established MEDLEAP PHARMA COMPANY LIMITED |
| December 2025 |
Made Yachiyo Care Support Co., Ltd. a consolidated subsidiary |