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Notice Regarding an Investment in Metaphore Biotechnologies by the CVC Fund “TOHO Ventures”

Toho Holdings invested in U.S.-based antibody drug discovery company Metaphore Biotechnologies Inc. through the CVC fund “TOHO Ventures.”

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Announced details

MIMIC™Functional antibody therapeutics and drug discovery platform
Applicable field (uses covered by this announcement)

Drug discovery and biotechnology, next-generation antibody therapeutics, and multiple disease areas with high unmet medical needs

Relationship between the counterparty and the company
TOHO HOLDINGS CO.,LTD.8129
Relationship with the Company

Toho Holdings invested through the CVC fund “TOHO Ventures.” Toho Holdings is a limited partner in the fund.

CounterpartyMetaphore Biotechnologies Inc.

Based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S. The representative is Angela Hwang. Established in 2021. Develops functional antibody therapeutics and drug discovery platforms. A next-generation antibody drug discovery company founded by U.S.-based Flagship Pioneering.

Location (as indicated in this announcement)

Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S.

Impact on Business Performance

The impact is currently immaterial. Over the medium to long term, the investment is expected to contribute to increasing the corporate value of the Toho Holdings Group.

The company does not address Contract Value / Offering price.

Announced details
ItemDetails
Names of Products / Services CoveredMIMIC™, Functional antibody therapeutics and drug discovery platform
CounterpartyMetaphore Biotechnologies Inc.
Counterparty overviewBased in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S. The representative is Angela Hwang. Established in 2021. Develops functional antibody therapeutics and drug discovery platforms. A next-generation antibody drug discovery company founded by U.S.-based Flagship Pioneering.
Relationship with the CompanyToho Holdings invested through the CVC fund “TOHO Ventures.” Toho Holdings is a limited partner in the fund.
Applicable areaDrug discovery and biotechnology, next-generation antibody therapeutics, and multiple disease areas with high unmet medical needs
LocationCambridge, Massachusetts, U.S.
Impact on Business PerformanceThe impact is currently immaterial. Over the medium to long term, the investment is expected to contribute to increasing the corporate value of the Toho Holdings Group.
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Contract ValueOffering priceContract DateLaunch dateAward/certification nameAwarding / certifying bodyRegistration number and expiry dateLocation scaleQuantitative EffectsUsage historySource

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The reasons the company gives

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Metaphore has a next-generation platform that uses AI to improve drug discovery productivity, and Toho Holdings valued the company’s function-driven drug discovery approach and advanced AI technology.

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