Integrating weather analysis and forecasting technology with social infrastructure technology

「We decided to acquire these shares because we determined that the transaction would promote technological integration in disaster prevention, disaster risk reduction and infrastructure by combining the target company's weather analysis and forecasting technologies and research infrastructure with our group's expertise in planning, design and management in the social infrastructure sector. It would also enhance and add value to our group's services in the social infrastructure sector, strengthen our medium- to long-term earnings base through the creation of new revenue opportunities, and contribute to enhancing corporate value.」