Announced details
Generative AI, big data, AI infrastructure in Japan, high-performance data centers
Targeting an IRR (internal rate of return) of 6% or more
Partner in the AI-focused high-performance data center development project. A memorandum of understanding has been signed regarding its additional participation. The parties plan to establish a jointly funded joint venture company.
The company’s profile, including its location, representative and business activities, is not provided in the document. It has a track record in branding, marketing and creative services.
Japan (specific location Not disclosed)
The impact on results for the current consolidated fiscal year is immaterial
The company does not address Contract Value / Offering price.
PRTIMES (article published on 24 April 2026 regarding the basic agreement among the 5 companies)
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Names of Products / Services Covered | AI-focused high-performance data center |
| Counterparty | 株式会社Birdman (TSE Growth: 7063) |
| Counterparty overview | The company’s profile, including its location, representative and business activities, is not provided in the document. It has a track record in branding, marketing and creative services. |
| Relationship with the Company | Partner in the AI-focused high-performance data center development project. A memorandum of understanding has been signed regarding its additional participation. The parties plan to establish a jointly funded joint venture company. |
| Contract Date | 18 May 2026 (date of execution of the memorandum of understanding regarding additional participation) |
| Applicable area | Generative AI, big data, AI infrastructure in Japan, high-performance data centers |
| Location | Japan (specific location Not disclosed) |
| Location scale | Approximately 10 locations in Japan are targeted |
| Quantitative Effects | Targeting an IRR (internal rate of return) of 6% or more |
| Impact on Business Performance | The impact on results for the current consolidated fiscal year is immaterial |
| Source | PRTIMES (article published on 24 April 2026 regarding the basic agreement among the 5 companies) |
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The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.Birdman’s participation will enable the project to establish a structure that covers not only the hard aspects of infrastructure development and operations, but also the soft aspects of market penetration and value creation, including branding, marketing and creative services. Another objective is to secure advanced computing resources in Japan against the backdrop of the rapid expansion of the generative AI and big data markets.