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Supplementary Explanation Materials Regarding the Acquisition (Subsidiarization) of Shares of Clad Oita Co., Ltd. and the Conclusion of a Business Alliance Agreement
Acquire the Oita contact center site (198 seats) and make it a subsidiary, and conclude a business alliance with Clad. Accelerate building an AI×BPO model under the mid-term plan "Project Image," positioned as the second roll-up M&A case. Assessing potential goodwill arising from the acquisition and the impact on performance during the consolidated period.
Key Figures
- Number of shares acquired: 180 shares (voting rights ownership ratio 100.0%)
- Acquisition price: 200 million yen (advisory fees, etc. are 1 million yen / approximate amount)
- Clad Oita revenue: 466 million yen (Fiscal year ending 2025/12)
- Consolidation inclusion period: October 2026 to March 2027 (6 months)
- Operational seats: 198 seats
AI要約
Overview of M&A and Business Alliance
We will acquire all shares of Clad Oita in Oita City and make it a subsidiary, and conclude a three-party business alliance agreement with Clad and Clad Oita. The target is a BPO site operating with 198 seats, and an acquisition price of 200 million yen will be allocated. This is the second roll-up case to accelerate AI×BPO implementation under the mid-term management plan 2029 "Project Image."
Outlook and Impact
After the acquisition, we will advance operational efficiency using AI and aim to improve profitability by transforming the cost structure. The share transfer will be executed in October 2026, and the company is scheduled to become a consolidated subsidiary. Goodwill is expected to arise from the acquisition, but the amount and amortization period have not been finalized. The impact on the mid-term plan's revenue and EBITDA targets is currently being examined, and any changes to disclosures will be announced as appropriate.
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