Notice Regarding the Dissolution of the Capital Alliance with KDDI Corporation, Continuation of the Business Alliance, and Change in Other Affiliated Company
Kakaku.com,Inc., KDDI Corporation
After extensive discussions and consideration regarding changes in the Company's capital structure, including the ongoing tender offer (TOB), and its future management policies, the parties agreed to terminate the capital alliance.
Consolidated results for the fiscal year ending March 2027 (direct impact is minor)
The direct impact of the termination of the capital alliance itself on consolidated results for the fiscal year ending March 2027 is minor. The impact on results from the outcome of the TOB and specific progress in the future business alliance has not been determined at this time.
Change in voting rights ownership ratio
The voting rights ownership percentage is the proportion of the voting rights exercisable at a shareholders' meeting held by the shareholder.
Major shareholder and other affiliated company, 35,016,000 shares and 17.70% (based on the latest shareholder registry as of 31 March 2026)
Major shareholder, 35,016,000 shares and 17.70% (based on the latest shareholder registry as of 31 March 2026)
The business alliance will remain effective and continue. The impact on results from the outcome of the TOB and specific progress in the business alliance has not been determined at this time. If any matter requiring disclosure or any matter with a material impact on results arises, it will be announced promptly.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Event name | Notice Regarding the Dissolution of the Capital Alliance with KDDI Corporation, Continuation of the Business Alliance, and Change in Other Affiliated Company |
| Date of occurrence | 28 September 2026 (date of termination of the capital alliance and date of change) |
| Date recognized / date notice received | 28 September 2026 (date of board resolution and execution of the termination agreement) |
| Subject Entity | Kakaku.com,Inc., KDDI Corporation |
| Cause | After extensive discussions and consideration regarding changes in the Company's capital structure, including the ongoing tender offer (TOB), and its future management policies, the parties agreed to terminate the capital alliance. |
| Accounting period in which recognized | Consolidated results for the fiscal year ending March 2027 (direct impact is minor) |
| Impact on Earnings Forecast | The direct impact of the termination of the capital alliance itself on consolidated results for the fiscal year ending March 2027 is minor. The impact on results from the outcome of the TOB and specific progress in the future business alliance has not been determined at this time. |
| Voting rights ownership percentage before the change | Major shareholder and other affiliated company, 35,016,000 shares and 17.70% (based on the latest shareholder registry as of 31 March 2026) |
| Voting rights ownership percentage after the change | Major shareholder, 35,016,000 shares and 17.70% (based on the latest shareholder registry as of 31 March 2026) |
| Outlook | The business alliance will remain effective and continue. The impact on results from the outcome of the TOB and specific progress in the business alliance has not been determined at this time. If any matter requiring disclosure or any matter with a material impact on results arises, it will be announced promptly. |
| Planned follow-up disclosure | If any matter requiring disclosure or any matter with a material impact on results arises, it will be announced promptly. |
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The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.Following discussions and consideration regarding changes in the capital structure, including the ongoing TOB, and the Company's future management policies, the parties agreed to amicably terminate the capital alliance. Their practical cooperation will be maintained and continued based on their track record of collaboration to date.