This transaction
Acquisition of shares and conversion into a subsidiaryThe voting-rights ratio is the share of the votes exercisable at a shareholders’ meeting that will be held after this transaction.The percentage before the change is not stated in this document.
Call center operations centered on telephone answering services and customer support, as well as the provision of SES and BPO services
The impact of this share acquisition on the Company's consolidated financial results is currently under review. The company is expected to become subject to consolidation from the fiscal year ending July 2026. The Company believes the acquisition will contribute to improved financial performance over the medium to long term
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Transaction name | Acquisition of shares and conversion into a subsidiary |
| Name of the Subject Company | 株式会社 Step y’s |
| Business Description of the Subject Company | Call center operations centered on telephone answering services and customer support, as well as the provision of SES and BPO services |
| Location of the Subject Company | Chuo-ku, Tokyo |
| Capital Stock of the Subject Company | ¥12 million (including capital reserves and other items) |
| Date of Establishment of the Subject Company | 11 December 2014 |
| Net Sales of the Subject Company | ¥302 million (fiscal year ended June 2025) |
| Operating Profit of the Subject Company | ¥3 million (fiscal year ended June 2025) |
| Net Income of the Subject Company | ¥6 million (fiscal year ended June 2025) |
| Net Assets of the Subject Company | ¥32 million (fiscal year ended June 2025) |
| Acquisition price | Expected to be an amount equivalent to at least 15% of the Company's net assets for the immediately preceding fiscal year. Details, including the acquisition price, are currently under discussion |
| Number of shares acquired | 9,000 shares (100% of the total number of issued shares); number of voting rights: Not disclosed |
| Voting rights ownership percentage | After 100% (based on the total number of issued shares) (before not disclosed) |
| Funding arrangements | Currently under consideration and undecided at this time |
| Impact on Business Performance | The impact of this share acquisition on the Company's consolidated financial results is currently under review. The company is expected to become subject to consolidation from the fiscal year ending July 2026. The Company believes the acquisition will contribute to improved financial performance over the medium to long term |
| Date of board resolution | 13 April 2026 |
| Contract Date | 2 March 2026 (basic agreement) / share transfer agreement scheduled for late May 2026 |
| Execution Date / Effective Date | Late May 2026 (scheduled) |
| Valuation methodology | Valuation determined by an independent third-party institution |
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The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.The purpose is to support Step y’s in developing new customers and expanding its service areas using the Group's expertise in D2C marketing, advertising, e-commerce support, cross-border e-commerce and AI. By combining the expertise of both companies, the Group aims to improve operational efficiency, response quality and profitability, and enhance the value of services provided across the Group.