Agreements reached under this partnership
Capital and Business Alliances- 1
CERES INC. will invest ¥300 million as a limited partner (LP) in the SBI Neo Content Investment Limited Partnership (commonly known as the SBI Neo Content Fund), to be established by the SBI Group.
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The companies will collaborate on the joint development of projects and promotional initiatives combining entertainment and content held by the SBI Group with the points service platform operated by CERES INC.
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The companies will continue discussions on marketing collaboration using the member base of the points service operated by CERES INC. in the businesses developed by the SBI Group.
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Collaboration between the financial services business operated by the SBI Group and the financial services business operated by the CERES Group.
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Collaboration in other entertainment- and content-related businesses and in businesses agreed upon by both parties.
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| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of alliance partner | CERES INC. |
| Alliance partner's business activities | Mobile services business and financial services business |
| Alliance partner's location | Shibuya-ku, Tokyo |
| Type of alliance | Capital and Business Alliances |
| Details of the alliance | CERES INC. will invest ¥300 million as a limited partner (LP) in the SBI Neo Content Investment Limited Partnership (commonly known as the SBI Neo Content Fund), to be established by the SBI Group., The companies will collaborate on the joint development of projects and promotional initiatives combining entertainment and content held by the SBI Group with the points service platform operated by CERES INC., The companies will continue discussions on marketing collaboration using the member base of the points service operated by CERES INC. in the businesses developed by the SBI Group., Collaboration between the financial services business operated by the SBI Group and the financial services business operated by the CERES Group., Collaboration in other entertainment- and content-related businesses and in businesses agreed upon by both parties. |
| Number of shares acquired | Up to the number of shares equivalent to 1.00% of CERES INC.'s total issued shares as of the end of September 2026 |
| Shareholding ratio | Not disclosed → 1.00% (maximum) |
| Share Acquisition Date and Payment Date | The timing of the share acquisition will be determined taking into account market conditions and other factors. |
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The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.To improve both companies' corporate value by efficiently using the management resources held by both companies and creating business synergies, primarily in the entertainment, content and marketing fields.