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M&A and Subsidiary Changes155AInformation Strategy and Technology Co.,Ltd.Information and Communications, Services and Others

Notice Regarding the Acquisition of Shares in 株式会社ピ-プルドット (Making It a Subsidiary)

情報戦略テクノロジー will acquire shares in 株式会社ピープルドット and make it a consolidated subsidiary in which it holds 80.0% of the voting rights. The share acquisition price is ¥719 million, and the estimated total amount including advisory fees and other expenses is ¥723 million.

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Scale
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This transaction

This share acquisition
CounterpartyUndisclosed (4 individuals), Undisclosed (10 corporations), Undisclosed (3 funds)
Disclosing companyInformation Strategy and Technology Co.,Ltd.
株式会社ピープルドットVoting rights ownership percentageNumber of shares acquired Common shares: 265,555 shares; Class A preferred shares: 80,227 shares (number of voting rights: 345,782)

The voting-rights ratio is the share of the votes exercisable at a shareholders’ meeting that will be held after this transaction.

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Target company

Consulting for digital businesses Planning and development of solution systems addressing issues in education and training settings

Location Chiyoda-ku, TokyoShare capital ¥100 millionDate of incorporation 1 February 2017
Net Sales¥558.051 million (fiscal year ended January 2026)
Operating profitOperating loss of ¥15.072 million (fiscal year ended January 2026)
Net income for the current fiscal yearNet loss of ¥50.615 million (fiscal year ended January 2026)
Net assetsNet assets of ¥42.555 million (fiscal year ended January 2026)
Consideration and expenses
Acquisition price¥719 million
Expenses other than the acquisition priceAdvisory fees and other expenses (estimated amount): ¥3 million
Impact on Business Performance

The impact on consolidated full-year results for the fiscal year ending December 2026 is currently under review. The company will promptly disclose the impact on future results once it becomes known.

This transaction
ItemDetails
Transaction nameThis share acquisition
Counterparty nameUndisclosed (4 individuals), Undisclosed (10 corporations), Undisclosed (3 funds)
Name of the Subject Company株式会社ピープルドット
Business Description of the Subject CompanyConsulting for digital businesses Planning and development of solution systems addressing issues in education and training settings
Location of the Subject CompanyChiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Capital Stock of the Subject Company¥100 million
Date of Establishment of the Subject Company1 February 2017
Net Sales of the Subject Company¥558.051 million (fiscal year ended January 2026)
Operating Profit of the Subject CompanyOperating loss of ¥15.072 million (fiscal year ended January 2026)
Net Income of the Subject CompanyNet loss of ¥50.615 million (fiscal year ended January 2026)
Net Assets of the Subject CompanyNet assets of ¥42.555 million (fiscal year ended January 2026)
Acquisition price¥719 million
Expenses other than the acquisition priceAdvisory fees and other expenses (estimated amount): ¥3 million
Number of shares acquiredCommon shares: 265,555 shares; Class A preferred shares: 80,227 shares (number of voting rights: 345,782)
Voting rights ownership percentageBefore 0.0% → after 80.0%
Impact on Business PerformanceThe impact on consolidated full-year results for the fiscal year ending December 2026 is currently under review. The company will promptly disclose the impact on future results once it becomes known.
Date of board resolution26 March 2026
Contract Date26 March 2026
Execution Date / Effective Date1 April 2026 (予定)
Items this document does not state (13)
Type of ConsiderationMerger ratio/share exchange ratioTender offer priceMinimum number of shares to be purchasedTender offer periodFunding arrangementsGoodwill amountAmount of extraordinary income (loss)Valuation methodologyIndependent valuation institutionSpecial CommitteeConditions Precedent to ExecutionManagement structure after acquisition

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The reasons the company gives

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To integrate ピープルドット's capabilities in data and AI talent development, data management, and support for the use of data and AI, strengthen the "zero-stage DX" business area, and enhance corporate value as a leading company working to eliminate the multilayer subcontracting structure in the IT industry.

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