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IID,Inc. to make 株式会社webCG, operator of the specialist automotive media outlet “webCG,” a subsidiary, moving toward one of Japan's largest automotive media groups

IID,Inc. decided to acquire all shares of 株式会社webCG, operator of the specialist automotive media outlet “webCG,” and make it a subsidiary. The transaction is scheduled to close on 27 February 2026, with the aim of strengthening the business through collaboration with its existing automotive media portfolio.

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webCG子会社化
Disclosing companyIID,Inc.
株式会社 webCGSubject of this transactionNumber of shares acquired All shares (the number of shares and voting rights is not stated)Voting rights ownership percentage After 全株式を取得(議決権所有割合の数値は記載なし) (before not disclosed)
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自動車専門誌「CAR GRAPHIC」のインターネットサイトとして1998年に創刊して以来、単なるニュースだけでなく、試乗記、技術解説、エッセイなど深く質の高いコンテンツを提供し、自動車ファンのみならずメーカー・業界関係者からも高い評価と信頼を得てきた専門メディア

Location Shibuya, Tokyo
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Transaction namewebCG子会社化
Name of the Subject Company株式会社 webCG
Business Description of the Subject Company自動車専門誌「CAR GRAPHIC」のインターネットサイトとして1998年に創刊して以来、単なるニュースだけでなく、試乗記、技術解説、エッセイなど深く質の高いコンテンツを提供し、自動車ファンのみならずメーカー・業界関係者からも高い評価と信頼を得てきた専門メディア
Location of the Subject CompanyShibuya, Tokyo
Number of shares acquiredAll shares (the number of shares and voting rights is not stated)
Voting rights ownership percentageAfter 全株式を取得(議決権所有割合の数値は記載なし) (before not disclosed)
Date of board resolution24 February 2026
Execution Date / Effective Date2026年2月27日(予定)
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Counterparty nameCapital Stock of the Subject CompanyDate of Establishment of the Subject CompanyNet Sales of the Subject CompanyOperating Profit of the Subject CompanyNet Income of the Subject CompanyNet Assets of the Subject CompanyAcquisition priceExpenses other than the acquisition priceType of ConsiderationMerger ratio/share exchange ratioTender offer priceMinimum number of shares to be purchasedTender offer periodFunding arrangementsGoodwill amountAmount of extraordinary income (loss)Impact on Business PerformanceContract DateValuation methodologyIndependent valuation institutionSpecial CommitteeConditions Precedent to ExecutionManagement structure after acquisition

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イードのユーザー基盤・広告営業力・AIデジタル展開力と、webCGの編集力・ブランド力を融合し、自動車メディア事業を強化するため。また、自動車ファンと業界関係者向けの信頼性・専門性を備えた情報インフラの構築を目指すとしている。

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