Infomart Corporation
Notice Regarding Business Alliance with inox Co., Ltd. and Additional Acquisition of Its Shares (Equity-Method Affiliate Status)
Infomart Corporation additionally acquired 1,115 common shares of inox Co., Ltd. for 1,911 million yen, increasing its voting rights ownership ratio from 14.30% to 33.41%, and will apply the equity method from January 21, 2026.
Key Figures
- Acquisition Price: 1,911 million yen
- Number of Shares Acquired: 1,115 shares (common stock)
- Voting Rights Ownership Ratio: 33.41% (post-acquisition)
AI要約
Overview of the Business Alliance
Infomart Corporation has decided to deepen its business alliance with inox Co., Ltd., which possesses AI-OCR technology, to accelerate DX for client companies, and to additionally acquire shares of inox. This integration of inox’s advanced AI technology with Infomart’s extensive customer base aims to promote full digitalization of inter-company transactions. Specifically, development and provision of a "New Comprehensive Invoice Service" integrating digital data and analog responses is planned.
Share Acquisition and Future Outlook
Infomart will acquire 1,115 common shares from existing shareholders for 1,911 million yen, raising its voting rights ownership ratio to 33.41%, and will apply the equity method to inox. The board resolution and share acquisition are scheduled for January 21, 2026. Although the impact on consolidated performance for the fiscal year ending December 2026 is expected to be minor, synergies from new service development are anticipated to enhance profitability over the medium to long term.
