Agreements reached under this partnership
Capital and Business Alliance- 1
Using the experience and knowledge in public relations held by both the Company Group and Edelman as a core strength, the parties will leverage each other's advanced capabilities in digital, marketing, management, creative services, data analytics, AI and other areas to create new value.
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Strengthening communications support for Japanese companies in overseas markets
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Expanding opportunities to provide services in the Japanese market to Edelman's global clients
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Creating opportunities for collaboration, primarily in the Asian region
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This indicates whether the companies will do more than work together, such as holding each other’s shares or seconding personnel (capital and business alliance).
The impact on our consolidated results will be immaterial
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of alliance partner | Daniel J. Edelman, Inc. |
| Alliance partner's business activities | PR business |
| Alliance partner's location | New York, NY, United States |
| Alliance partner's capital | Not disclosed |
| Alliance partner's net sales | Not disclosed |
| Alliance partner's operating income | Not disclosed |
| Type of alliance | Capital and Business Alliance |
| Details of the alliance | Using the experience and knowledge in public relations held by both the Company Group and Edelman as a core strength, the parties will leverage each other's advanced capabilities in digital, marketing, management, creative services, data analytics, AI and other areas to create new value., Strengthening communications support for Japanese companies in overseas markets, Expanding opportunities to provide services in the Japanese market to Edelman's global clients, Creating opportunities for collaboration, primarily in the Asian region |
| Number of shares acquired | 935,800 shares; post-acquisition voting rights ratio: 21.03% |
| Acquisition price | ¥1,271,415,312 (¥1,358.64 per common share) |
| Shareholding ratio | Not disclosed → 21.03% |
| Date of board resolution | 1 October 2026 |
| Contract Date | 1 October 2026 |
| Share Acquisition Date and Payment Date | 30 October 2026 (予定) |
| Impact on Business Performance | The impact on our consolidated results will be immaterial |
| Change in major shareholders | Cavendish Square Holding BV (the Company's largest shareholder); percentage: not disclosed → Daniel J. Edelman, Inc.; 21.03% |
Items this document does not state (7)
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The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.To strengthen the Company's ability to handle global engagements, expand its service areas, broaden its customer base in Japan and overseas, and enhance the value it provides, its business foundation and competitiveness.