FY2026-H1AchievedAnnual report
「In addition, Spica became our wholly owned subsidiary, with 29 January 2026 as the effective date. Spica’s network of affiliated livestreamers has strong synergies with our group’s video marketing business. Specifically, we expect to expand business opportunities by leveraging our group’s existing assets, including engaging livestreamers in the planning and production of video content and expanding into the live commerce sector, which is expected to grow in the future.」
Spica was acquired as a wholly owned subsidiary for ¥1,500,000 thousand in cash on 29 January 2026. The company plans to use Spica’s livestreamer network in video content production and live commerce, and introduce its data analytics capabilities, KPI management and PDCA cycle expertise into livestreamer management. The acquisition provided a new earnings base in the entertainment and B2C sectors, with the aim of diversifying the business portfolio. Goodwill was ¥1,183,885 thousand, with an amortization period of 11 years, and the agreement also includes a contingent payment of up to ¥300,000 thousand based on conditions including sales of ¥2,000,000 thousand.