During the morning session, stocks including メタプラネット and リベルタ became active, as related stocks found trading catalysts against the backdrop of the US Senate's rejection of a cryptoasset-related bill. Other developments included fundraising, investment in a new plant, the signing of a contract with a financial institution, and a new listing.
メタプラネット moved from a buy-side indication to early selling. Following the US Senate's rejection of a cryptoasset-related bill, cryptoasset prices plunged, and reports suggested that the company was being sold on concerns about its investment stance toward cryptoassets.
リベルタ revised its full-year operating income forecast downward, from the previous projection of a profit to a loss. Sales of products related to “FREEZETECH” are expected to fall short of plan due to hot weather and prolonged rainfall, while promotional expenses and e-commerce investment are also expected to weigh on earnings. The company also announced that it had revised its year-end dividend to zero.
Welby carried out a private placement and raised ¥50 million. The offering consists of 100,000 new shares, with the payment date set for 30 September. The proceeds will be used to invest in developing its PHR platform.
ABEJA,Inc. signed a contract with the Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency for “services related to the validation of a vision-language-action model and the study of an operational platform.” It will examine the applicability of a VLA model to autonomous UGV operation and develop an operating structure.
Hitachi, Ltd. announced plans to build a new transformer plant in the United States. The investment will total $528 million, with production targeted to begin in 2029, strengthening the company’s US supply chain and expanding production capacity.
オーディオＳ made its debut listing on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market. The stock opened with a buy-side indication, with the opening price expected to be around ¥1,451. The public offering price was ¥1,060, and SBI Securities was the lead manager.