Agreements reached under this partnership
Joint venture- 1
Joint implementation of the planning, development, construction, maintenance, and operation of an AI-focused high-performance data center
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Mutual provision of technologies, networks, and financing capabilities held by each company
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Integration of resources
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Establishment of a project-specific business SPC (special purpose company) under the joint venture
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Arranging project finance and raising funds from external investors, centered on the relevant SPC
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Acquisition of data center operating companies and operation of their businesses, with a target of approximately 10 locations in Japan
These are items that the documents state the two companies will work on. The lines above and below represent arrangements between the two companies.
Approximately 10 locations in Japan, IRR (internal rate of return) of at least 6%, Establishment of the joint venture around May 2026
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 of entering into this MOU on the Company's results for the fiscal year ending September 2026 is minor.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of alliance partner | abc株式会社, ReYuu Japan株式会社, Wintest Corp., 株式会社FD |
| Alliance partner's business activities | Overall coordination, finance and treasury, Demand generation and asset distribution, Hardware and inspection technology, Systems operation and networks |
| Type of alliance | Joint venture |
| Details of the alliance | Joint implementation of the planning, development, construction, maintenance, and operation of an AI-focused high-performance data center, Mutual provision of technologies, networks, and financing capabilities held by each company, Integration of resources, Establishment of a project-specific business SPC (special purpose company) under the joint venture, Arranging project finance and raising funds from external investors, centered on the relevant SPC, Acquisition of data center operating companies and operation of their businesses, with a target of approximately 10 locations in Japan |
| Overview of the joint venture | Name: AI Data Partners (provisional name); Location: Not disclosed; Business: development and operation of AI-focused, high-performance data centers; Capital: Not disclosed; Ownership ratio: Not disclosed. The company is scheduled to be established through joint investment around May 2026. |
| Numerical targets under the alliance | Approximately 10 locations in Japan, IRR (internal rate of return) of at least 6%, Establishment of the joint venture around May 2026 |
| Contract Date | 24 April 2026 |
| Alliance start date | 24 April 2026 (the date of execution of this MOU) |
| Impact on Business Performance | The impact of entering into this MOU on the Company's results for the fiscal year ending September 2026 is minor. |
Items this document does not state (14)
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The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.Demand for high-performance data centers is increasing as the generative AI and big data markets expand. In addition, Japan needs to secure advanced computing resources for economic security and the promotion of digital transformation. The 5 companies aim to combine their respective areas of expertise to provide AI infrastructure, establish a new earnings base, and contribute to Japan's generative AI market.