Decision and Details
Board of DirectorsChanges in Reportable Segments
An absorption-type merger among consolidated subsidiaries was conducted effective 1 April 2026, and the AI business will consequently be operated as an integrated part of the Business Communications business. The Company aims to accelerate the time to market for AI services and expand revenue opportunities by integrating the development functions for AI technologies with the sales and marketing functions, and to strengthen the technology platform across the Group by transferring the research and development function to the parent company.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Matter Covered | Changes in Reportable Segments |
| Decision-Making Body | Board of Directors |
| Decision Date | 14 May 2026 |
| Implementation Date | From the announcement of results for the first quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2027 (planned) |
| Period Covered | From the first quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2027 onward |
| Reason | An absorption-type merger among consolidated subsidiaries was conducted effective 1 April 2026, and the AI business will consequently be operated as an integrated part of the Business Communications business. The Company aims to accelerate the time to market for AI services and expand revenue opportunities by integrating the development functions for AI technologies with the sales and marketing functions, and to strengthen the technology platform across the Group by transferring the research and development function to the parent company. |
| Related previous disclosures | 13 February 2026: “Notice Regarding Absorption-Type Merger among Consolidated Subsidiaries” |
| Future plans | From the announcement of results for the first quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2027, the Company will report under the new reportable segments. |
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The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.Following the absorption-type merger among consolidated subsidiaries effective 1 April 2026, the AI business will be operated as an integrated part of the Business Communications business. Other reasons include integrating the development functions for AI technologies with the sales and marketing functions to accelerate the time to market for AI services and expand revenue opportunities, and transferring the research and development function to the parent company to strengthen the technology platform across the Group.