Filing of a damages claim lawsuit against the Company and one former director
VALUE CREATION CO.,LTD. (the filing company) and one former director of the Company
Fictitious circular transactions conducted in connection with the advertising agency business operated by the plaintiff and its parent company
The plaintiff claims that it suffered losses as a result of fictitious circular transactions, that one former director of the Company was involved in the transactions, and that the Company bears employer liability or liability under the Companies Act, among other claims.
Related procedures
Damages lawsuit
Tokyo District Court
ジー・プラン株式会社
VALUE CREATION CO.,LTD. and one former director of the Company
¥2,758,538,585, plus delinquency damages at an annual rate of 3% from 12 December 2025 until payment is made, and court costs
At this time, it is difficult to reasonably calculate the impact of this lawsuit on the Company's performance.
Company response
An investigation by the special investigation committee established by the Company
The Company will contest the plaintiff's claims on both the facts and the legal grounds, assert the Company's position in the court proceedings and seek dismissal of the plaintiff's claims. The Company also intends to file a counterclaim against the plaintiff and will take the necessary legal measures.
If any matters requiring disclosure arise in the future, the Company will promptly announce them.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Event name | Filing of a damages claim lawsuit against the Company and one former director |
| Date of occurrence | 9 July 2026 (date the lawsuit was filed) |
| Date recognized / date notice received | 27 August 2026 (date the complaint was served) |
| Subject Entity | VALUE CREATION CO.,LTD. (the filing company) and one former director of the Company |
| Target Locations / Products | Fictitious circular transactions conducted in connection with the advertising agency business operated by the plaintiff and its parent company |
| Cause | The plaintiff claims that it suffered losses as a result of fictitious circular transactions, that one former director of the Company was involved in the transactions, and that the Company bears employer liability or liability under the Companies Act, among other claims. |
| Impact on Earnings Forecast | At this time, it is difficult to reasonably calculate the impact of this lawsuit on the Company's performance. |
| Type of litigation or proceeding | Damages lawsuit |
| Court or authority | Tokyo District Court |
| Plaintiff | ジー・プラン株式会社 |
| Defendant | VALUE CREATION CO.,LTD. and one former director of the Company |
| Date of filing / date of action | 9 July 2026 (date the lawsuit was filed) |
| Claim amount / surcharge amount | ¥2,758,538,585, plus delinquency damages at an annual rate of 3% from 12 December 2025 until payment is made, and court costs |
| Investigation structure | An investigation by the special investigation committee established by the Company |
| Outlook | The Company will contest the plaintiff's claims on both the facts and the legal grounds, assert the Company's position in the court proceedings and seek dismissal of the plaintiff's claims. The Company also intends to file a counterclaim against the plaintiff and will take the necessary legal measures. |
| Planned follow-up disclosure | If any matters requiring disclosure arise in the future, the Company will promptly announce them. |
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The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.The plaintiff claims that it suffered losses as a result of fictitious circular transactions conducted in connection with the advertising agency business operated by the plaintiff and its parent company, that one former director of the Company was involved in the transactions, and that the Company bears employer liability or liability under the Companies Act, among other claims.