FY2026-H1First statedAnnual report
「Through this group formation, the Company will combine UDN SPORTS’ established track record as an agent with the various expertise of the Group to provide support that maximizes athletes’ value, extending beyond the traditional agency function. Specifically, the Company will acquire advertising engagements, an area in which the Group has particular expertise, and provide cutting-edge advertising technology; diversify and optimize information dissemination by leveraging its influencer assets and expertise; and strategically strengthen global expansion by utilizing the Group’s network of overseas bases, primarily in North America and Asia. Through these initiatives, the Company aims to create, in the future, an “athlete value-maximization company” originating in Japan.」
In April 2026, the Company decided to acquire some shares of UDN SPORTS and make it a consolidated subsidiary, outlining for the first time its expansion into an athlete support business combining advertising engagements, advertising technology, influencer assets and its overseas network. The business combination date is scheduled for 29 May 2026, while the percentage of voting rights to be acquired and the acquisition consideration have not been determined.