Agreements reached under this partnership
Basic agreement toward the establishment of a 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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Project finance centered on SPCs and fundraising from external investors
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Acquisition of data center operating companies and operation of the business, targeting approximately 10 sites in Japan
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Approximately 10 locations in Japan, IRR (internal rate of return) of at least 6%
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 executing this MOU on results for the current consolidated fiscal year is expected to be minor.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of alliance partner | abc株式会社, ReYuu Japan株式会社, 株式会社イメージワン, 株式会社FD |
| Alliance partner's business activities | abc株式会社 Overall coordination, finance and treasury / ReYuu Japan株式会社 Demand generation and asset distribution / 株式会社イメージワン AI solutions, image analysis / 株式会社FD Systems operation and networks |
| Type of alliance | Basic agreement toward the establishment of a 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, Project finance centered on SPCs and fundraising from external investors, Acquisition of data center operating companies and operation of the business, targeting approximately 10 sites in Japan |
| Overview of the joint venture | Name AI Data Partners (tentative name) / Location Not disclosed / Business Description Planning, development, construction, maintenance, and operation of an AI-focused high-performance data center / Capital Contributions Not disclosed / Ownership ratio Not disclosed |
| Numerical targets under the alliance | Approximately 10 locations in Japan, IRR (internal rate of return) of at least 6% |
| Contract Date | 24 April 2026 |
| Impact on Business Performance | The impact of executing this MOU on results for the current consolidated fiscal year is expected to be minor. |
Items this document does not state (15)
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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 rapidly increasing as the generative AI and big data markets expand, while securing advanced computing resources has become a challenge in Japan from the perspectives of economic security and promoting digital transformation. The companies aim to combine their respective areas of expertise to establish a new earnings base and contribute to the development of Japan's generative AI market.