Agreements reached under this partnership
Capital and Business Alliance- 1
OEM development of “Billing Management Robo” (the product developed through the OEM arrangement is referred to below as “Rakuraku Receivables Management”)
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Mutual support for sales activities and sales
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Mutual customer referrals
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Promotional activities for Rakuraku Receivables Management and the Company’s products through webinars, seminars and other means
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Technical integration aimed at improving the convenience of Rakuraku Receivables Management
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Consideration and implementation of partner and agency initiatives aimed at promoting the use of Rakuraku Receivables Management and the Company’s products
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Other matters agreed upon by RAKUS Co.,Ltd. and the Company
These are items that the documents state the two companies will work on. The lines above and below represent arrangements between the two companies.
Aim to begin sales of the OEM product “Rakuraku Receivables Management” (tentative name) during 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 on the Company’s earnings forecast for the fiscal year ending December 2026 is expected to be immaterial. The Company will promptly disclose any matters requiring public disclosure concerning the timing of the sales launch or the impact of this capital and business alliance on its results.
| Item | Details |
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| Name of alliance partner | Name of alliance partner |
| Alliance partner's business activities | Cloud services for small and medium-sized enterprises, travel and expense settlement, electronic invoice issuance, sales management, inquiry email management, email distribution, etc. |
| Alliance partner's location | Kita-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture |
| Alliance partner's capital | ¥378.378 million |
| Alliance partner's net sales | ¥60,286 million (fiscal year ending March 2026) |
| Alliance partner's operating income | ¥17,345 million (fiscal year ending March 2026) |
| Type of alliance | Capital and Business Alliance |
| Details of the alliance | OEM development of “Billing Management Robo” (the product developed through the OEM arrangement is referred to below as “Rakuraku Receivables Management”), Mutual support for sales activities and sales, Mutual customer referrals, Promotional activities for Rakuraku Receivables Management and the Company’s products through webinars, seminars and other means, Technical integration aimed at improving the convenience of Rakuraku Receivables Management, Consideration and implementation of partner and agency initiatives aimed at promoting the use of Rakuraku Receivables Management and the Company’s products, Other matters agreed upon by RAKUS Co.,Ltd. and the Company |
| Number of shares acquired | 120,000 shares (3.10% of the total number of issued common shares of the Company, excluding treasury shares, as of 30 June 2026) |
| Acquisition price | ¥278,760,000 |
| Shareholding ratio | 0％ → 3.10％ |
| Numerical targets under the alliance | Aim to begin sales of the OEM product “Rakuraku Receivables Management” (tentative name) during 2026 |
| Shareholding Policy | RAKUS Co.,Ltd. intends to hold the shares it acquires in the Company over the medium to long term. The Company plans to obtain a written undertaking concerning reporting and public disclosure if the shares are transferred within 2 years of the payment date. The transfer of these common shares is subject to provisions requiring prior notification to the Company, depending on the method of transfer, and consultation in certain cases. |
| Date of board resolution | 12 August 2026 |
| Contract Date | 12 August 2026 |
| Alliance start date | 28 August 2026 (予定) |
| Share Acquisition Date and Payment Date | 28 August 2026 (Friday) |
| Impact on Business Performance | The impact on the Company’s earnings forecast for the fiscal year ending December 2026 is expected to be immaterial. The Company will promptly disclose any matters requiring public disclosure concerning the timing of the sales launch or the impact of this capital and business alliance on its results. |
| Change in major shareholders | RAKUS Co.,Ltd.: Not listed (not included among the major shareholders before the disposal) → RAKUS Co.,Ltd.: 3.10%（3.10 percentage points） |
Items this document does not state (4)
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The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.To strengthen the business foundation in the billing and receivables management fields and expand opportunities to provide services to new customer segments and generate revenue by combining RAKUS Co.,Ltd.’s customer base and sales capabilities with the Company’s product development capabilities. The alliance will also secure investment funds required for the system design and development, additional functionality and service integration of the OEM product, and strengthen the collaborative relationship.