#BusinessExpansion

GMO Internet Group plans to resolve amendments to the articles of incorporation at the shareholders meeting scheduled for March 19, 2026. The amendment aims to expand business domains by adding AI & Robotics, Cybersecurity, and Insurance & Small Amount and Short-Term Insurance businesses.

Yamazen Corporation announced that on February 6, 2026, it reached a final agreement to acquire all 72,981 shares of AtoG1 Inc., making it a wholly owned subsidiary.

Sanki Engineering Co., Ltd. resolved on January 29, 2026 to acquire 40% of the shares of Malaysia’s ES Matrix Sdn. Bhd. and apply the equity method to make it an affiliate; the transfer is scheduled to complete by the end of March 2026.

Increased the capital expenditure plan for the US subsidiary Vinton Steel by USD 72 million to a total of USD 327 million. Production capacity will be enhanced for both steelmaking and rolling facilities, with commercial operation of the new line scheduled for October 2027.

On January 5, 2026, Ando Corporation acquired all 6,500,000 shares of Singapore construction company QXY Resources Pte. Ltd., aiming to strengthen its business foundation in Southeast Asia.