Filing of an action seeking damages and other relief against the Company
VALUE CREATION CO.,LTD. (defendant; one of the 3 defendants)
Advertising transactions and fictitious circular transactions relating to the transactions in question
The plaintiff alleges that the Company became unknowingly involved in fictitious circular transactions that ジー・プラン株式会社 allegedly conducted to fabricate sales, resulting in losses from the non-collection of advertising fees. The plaintiff further alleges that, because the Company's former officer introduced the transactions and the Company received fees, joint tortious liability arose in connection with the former officer's acts of introduction and other conduct, and the Company bears employer liability.
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Action seeking damages and other relief
Tokyo District Court
株式会社リベリオン
3 defendants, including VALUE CREATION CO.,LTD.
¥213,368,517, plus delay damages at an annual rate of 3% from the day following the date on which the complaint in this action was served until payment is made, as well as court costs
At present, it is difficult to reasonably calculate the amount of the impact.
Company response
Special Investigation Committee established by the Company. The name of the chairperson and the establishment date are Not disclosed.
The Company will clearly assert its position in the court proceedings and seek dismissal of the plaintiff's claims.
The Company will promptly disclose any material matters that arise in the future.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Event name | Filing of an action seeking damages and other relief against the Company |
| Date of occurrence | 4 August 2026 (date the action was filed) |
| Date recognized / date notice received | 1 September 2026 (date the complaint was served) |
| Subject Entity | VALUE CREATION CO.,LTD. (defendant; one of the 3 defendants) |
| Target Locations / Products | Advertising transactions and fictitious circular transactions relating to the transactions in question |
| Cause | The plaintiff alleges that the Company became unknowingly involved in fictitious circular transactions that ジー・プラン株式会社 allegedly conducted to fabricate sales, resulting in losses from the non-collection of advertising fees. The plaintiff further alleges that, because the Company's former officer introduced the transactions and the Company received fees, joint tortious liability arose in connection with the former officer's acts of introduction and other conduct, and the Company bears employer liability. |
| Amount of Impact on Business Performance | At present, it is difficult to reasonably calculate the amount of the impact. |
| Type of litigation or proceeding | Action seeking damages and other relief |
| Court or authority | Tokyo District Court |
| Plaintiff | 株式会社リベリオン |
| Defendant | 3 defendants, including VALUE CREATION CO.,LTD. |
| Date of filing / date of action | 4 August 2026 (date the action was filed) |
| Claim amount / surcharge amount | ¥213,368,517, plus delay damages at an annual rate of 3% from the day following the date on which the complaint in this action was served until payment is made, as well as court costs |
| Investigation structure | Special Investigation Committee established by the Company. The name of the chairperson and the establishment date are Not disclosed. |
| Outlook | The Company will clearly assert its position in the court proceedings and seek dismissal of the plaintiff's claims. |
| Planned follow-up disclosure | The Company will promptly disclose any material matters that arise in the future. |
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The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.The plaintiff alleges that the Company is liable for joint tortious conduct and employer liability, among other grounds, because the Company introduced transactions relating to the fictitious circular transactions allegedly conducted by ジー・プラン株式会社 and received fees.