Stamford, CT, May 29th, 2026: TrueNorth Capital Partners, LLC is pleased to announce that its wholly-owned subsidiary, TNCP, LLC (“TrueNorth”) acted as exclusive financial advisor to LIVNEX Co., Ltd. (“LIVNEX”) on its acquisition of majority membership interest in Imperial Designs, LLC (“Imperial”), a portfolio company of Epic Ventures, LLC.

Imperial is a manufacturer of premium residential mailbox systems, commercial mailbox solutions, decorative posts, and related outdoor products serving homebuilders, dealers, distributors, and commercial customers throughout the United States. The company operates from its manufacturing facility in Millbrook, Alabama and has established a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and customer service.

The acquisition of Imperial expands LIVNEX’s presence in the North American housing and residential products market and supports its strategy of enhancing the residential living environment through innovative products and services. Imperial’s established manufacturing capabilities, dealer relationships, and strong brand recognition provide a strategic platform for LIVNEX’s continued growth in the U.S. market.

Mr. Jumpei Sasakawa, CEO of LIVNEX commented on the transaction saying; “The TrueNorth team’s dedicated support and guidance from identifying Imperial through closing, backed by the firm’s extensive cross-border M&A expertise, proved to be invaluable as we navigated the complexities of this transaction. LIVNEX’s acquisition of Imperial is our company’s first foray into the U.S marketplace and there were many intricacies and nuances involved in order to get this one over the line. We look forward to working with TrueNorth in the future.

Tsuyoshi (Yoshi) Togo, Matt Kodama, and Clay Risher, Managing Directors, acted as Lead Bankers on this transaction with support from Ani Vajjah, Vice President, and Evan Shelton, Analyst.

Any further inquiries can be directed to TrueNorth at the contact information provided below:

Yoshi Togo, Managing Director
Direct Dial Phone Number: (203) 817-0284
E-mail address: ttogo@truenorthcp.com

Matt Kodama, Managing Director
Direct Dial Phone Number: +81 (80) 6742-2293
E-mail address: mkodama@truenorthcp.com

Clay Risher, Managing Director
Direct Dial Phone Number: (203) 817-0286
E-mail address: crisher@truenorthcp.com

About LIVNEX Co., Ltd.:
LIVNEX is a Japanese holding company, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, that is focused on improving residential living environments through innovative products and services. Through its portfolio of operating companies, including NASTA, SOTOYA, CoLife, otta, and other businesses, LIVNEX provides products and services spanning residential design, parcel delivery solutions, home services, smart living technologies, and lifestyle solutions.

About Imperial Designs, LLC:
Imperial is a manufacturer of residential and commercial mailbox systems, decorative posts, and related outdoor products serving homebuilders, dealers, and distributors throughout the United States. Headquartered in Millbrook, Alabama, the company has built a strong reputation for product quality, customer service, and long-standing relationships within the residential construction industry.

About TrueNorth Capital Partners, LLC:
TrueNorth provides advisory services to companies seeking advice for middle-market M&A and financing transactions. With offices in Stamford CT, Charleston SC, Central NJ, Minneapolis MN, Tokyo Japan, and London UK, TrueNorth is a boutique investment bank comprised of senior bankers providing a full complement of financial advisory services. Our focus on the middle-market enables us to provide independent, value-added advisory services to privately held middle-market companies, private equity and family office groups and corporate clients, both domestic and international, across a broad range of industries. TrueNorth conducts its securities related business through its wholly owned subsidiary, TNCP, LLC, member FINRA/SIPC.