Some treasures in the 50,000-yen range…! “God’s Special Offers for Restaurants” to aim for in March [Marugame Seimen, Gyoza no Ousho, Misdo

As food prices continue to rise, many of us may be feeling the strain on our household budgets. It is precisely in these tough times that shareholder benefits, with their “power to reduce expenses,” are our reassuring allies.

In fact, March is the “bonus month for benefits” when about 900 stocks become vested, the largest number of stocks in a year. If you are looking for special offers that can be used at restaurants you normally use or food offers, you have a chance to save on food expenses and enjoy a little luxury at a reasonable price. In this issue, we will introduce a selection of stocks with food special offers in March, which you should definitely keep an eye on.

Kami” Special Benefit Stocks of the Colowide Group

The Colowide Group is a major restaurant group that operates mainly in the restaurant business, including yakiniku, teishoku, and kaitenzushi (conveyor-belt sushi).

In September 2008, the company acquired Otoya Holdings (2705), which operates the Otoya Gohandoko set meal chain, as a subsidiary. The company has four listed companies under its umbrella, led by its core company, Colowide (7616 ), and including Atom (7412 ) and Kappa Create (7421).

These four companies issue “shareholder benefit cards” to shareholders who hold more than a certain number of shares at the end of March and September, respectively. The cards give shareholders “benefit points” that can be used to pay for purchases at participating stores in proportion to the number of shares held.

If a shareholder holds 500 shares of “Colowide (7616)” for one year (as of the end of March and September), he/she will receive 40,000 yen worth of benefit points in total. The yield on the benefit is well over 4%. However, the hurdle is somewhat high, as the investment required to obtain the benefits is over 900,000 yen.

Those who would like to obtain the special benefit with a smaller investment. (7412), which offers 2,000 yen worth of benefit points per year for an investment ofapproximately60,000 yen per 100 shares, and Kappa Create (7421), which offers 6,000 yen worth of benefit points per year for an investment of approximately 150,000 yen per 100 shares.

Although the benefit amount is less than that of Colowide (7616), the yields of both companies are over 3% for a 100-share holding. It is possible to invest in both companies for 100 shares each and receive benefits worth 8,000 yen per year.

The three companies offer the same special benefit packages at the same stores, so it is recommended to choose the stocks you invest in according to the amount of money you can afford to invest, or to combine the two.

OOTOYA HOLDINGS (2705)’s special benefit can be used at “OOTOYA Gohandoko” and “ASIAN CAFE Hasuya Coffee Shop” in addition to the stores of the three companies mentioned above. However, it requires an investment of approximately 720,000 yen to obtain the benefit, and the yield on the benefit is not as high as the other three companies. If you do not need to use the benefits at Otoya or Hasuya Coffee Shop, you should give priority to the following three companies: Colowide (7616), ATOM (7412), and Kappa Create (7421).

Chocokuro” is always discounted by 2

St. Mark’s Holdings (3395)

( 3395), which operates cafes and restaurants such as “Saint Mark’s Cafe,” famous for its “Choco Croc,” is a must-see for cafe lovers.

Shareholders who hold 100 or more shares of Sanmarque Holdings as of the end of March are issued a “shareholder special benefit card” that is valid for one year. Show the benefit card at participating stores such as “Sanmark Cafe” to receive a 20% discount on food and beverage charges (10% discount at “Sushi Restaurant Hakodate Ichiba” and “Takarada Suisan”) . The coupon card can be used any number of times within the validity period.

Marugame Seimen’s convenient special benefit card

Tridor Holdings (3397)

Tridor Holdings (3397 ), which operates Marugame Seimen and the Hawaiian cafe Kona’s Coffee,is another company that should not be overlooked. An investment of approximately 420,000 yen (100 shares) entitles the holder to a “shareholder benefit card” that is rechargeable for 6,000 yen per year.

Shareholders who hold 100 or more shares of Tridor Holdings stock as of the end of March or September are issued a “shareholder benefit card,” which is charged with a balance that can be used for payment at Marugame Seimen and other participating stores in proportion to the number of shares held.

The benefit was previously a paper discount coupon (100 yen coupon), but from the June 2012 presentation (for March 2012 shareholders), the current card type (prepaid card) has been used, which can be redeemed in 10 yen increments, making the benefit easier to use. The card can be used in units of ¥10, making it easier to use.

5% off anytime at “Gyoza no Ohsho” (Osho Food Service Co., Ltd. 9936)

Ohsho Food Service (9936)

For those who like to eat with their stomachs full, there is Ohsho Food Service (9936), which operates the Chinese restaurant “Gyoza no Ohsho. For an investment of about 310,000 yen (100 shares), you will receive a coupon worth 4,000 yen per year.

Shareholders who hold 100 or more shares of Ohsho Food Service stock at the end of March or September will receive a “shareholder benefit card (500 yen)” that can be used for payment at “Gyoza no Ohsho” or “GYOZA OHSHO” in proportion to the number of shares held. The coupons can also be exchanged for an assortment of the company’s products (ramen noodle packs, Gyoza Ohsho hot sauce, Ohsho Magic Powder, and gyoza sauce).

Shareholders holding 100 or more shares at the end of March are also issued a “Shareholder Special Benefit Card” that is valid for approximately one year. Upon presentation of the benefit card at the time of billing, shareholders will receive a 5% discount on food and beverage charges at “Gyoza no Ohsho” or “GYOZA OHSHO”. The card can be used as many times as you like within the expiration date of the card.

A luxurious gift worth 5,000 yen!

Premium Water Holdings Co.

Premium Water Holdings Co.

Shareholders who hold at least 100 shares of Premium Water Holdings as of the end of March will receive a catalog gift worth 5,000 yen.

Shareholders who subscribe to the natural water service handled by Premium Water Corporation or Cub & Peace Corporation (*Any family member living in the same household may subscribe) will receive a set (two bottles) of natural mineral water in addition to the catalog gift. Even if you are not currently a subscriber, if you sign up for a new subscription before applying for the shareholder benefit and enter your customer number when applying for the benefit, you will be eligible for the benefit from this time.

You can choose MOSS or MISS DONUTS!

Fujita Corporation (3370)

Fujita Corporation (3370 ) is a company that can be targeted with a reasonable investment capital of approximately 50,000 yen (100 shares). The company operates franchise stores such as“Mister Donut” and“Mos Burger” in Hokkaido. The company also operates its own brand of rice bowl specialty restaurant “KATSUTEN” and manufactures ham, sausage, bacon, cheese, and other food products.

Shareholders who hold 100 or more shares of Fujita Corporation stock as of the end of March are entitled to a catalog gift, a Mister Donut card, or a Mos Card, depending on the number of shares held.

The “Mister Donut Card” and “Mos Card” are prepaid cards that can be used at Mister Donut and Mos Burger, respectively. The cards can be used not only at stores operated by Fujita Corporation, but also at stores nationwide.

Confectionery benefits to be prepared by March

Morinaga Seika (2201)

Morinaga Seika (2201 ) is a major confectionery manufacturer that has been in business for over 100 years. The company produces familiar sweets and ice cream such as “Choco Balls”, “Hi-Chew”, and “Choco Monaka Jumbo”, beverages such as cocoa, and health and beauty products such as “in jelly”.

Shareholders who hold 100 or more shares of Morinaga Seika stock as of the end of September will receive an assortment of the company’s products in proportion to the number of shares they hold. It is important to note that shareholder special benefit rights are vested at the end of September, not at the end of March. To be eligible for the special benefit, shareholders must hold the company’s shares for at least six months, and must have become a shareholder at the end of March before that date.

Morinaga Seika’s stock price is undervalued and its performance is strong, with record-high profits expected in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014.

Conditions for obtaining shareholder special benefits

In order to be eligible for the shareholder special benefit program, you must purchase shares by the final day of the period in which you are entitled to receive the program and be a shareholder as of the record date. The record date for the stocks introduced in this article is the end of March (for Morinaga Seika (2201), the right to receive special benefits is only available at the end of September), and the final day of the month for 2014 is March 27 (Fri.).

This article is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a solicitation or recommendation to buy or sell any particular stock. Final investment decisions should be made at your own discretion. The required investment amount, expected dividend yield, and benefit yield (benefit amount/required investment amount) in this article are calculated based on the stock price (closing price) and benefit package as of the time of writing (February 20, 2014). The information is subject to change due to fluctuations in stock prices and changes in the contents of the special benefit program. Please check the latest information when considering purchasing.