KDDI Corporation
Notice Regarding the Discovery of Suspected Improper Transactions at Our Consolidated Subsidiaries and the Establishment of a Special Investigation Committee
KDDI Corporation announced that suspected improper transactions were discovered in the advertising agency businesses of its consolidated subsidiaries Biglobe Inc. and G-Plan Co., Ltd., and that a special investigation committee has been established.
Key Figures
- Date of Special Investigation Committee Establishment: January 14, 2026
- Target Subsidiary: Biglobe Inc. (100% voting rights owned)
- Subsidiary of Target Subsidiary: G-Plan Co., Ltd. (99.99% indirect ownership)
AI要約
Suspicion of Improper Transactions and Establishment of Investigation Framework
Suspected improper transactions by employees were identified in the advertising agency businesses of Biglobe Inc., a consolidated subsidiary of KDDI Corporation, and its subsidiary G-Plan Co., Ltd. In response, an investigation involving in-house auditors, internal audit departments, and accounting auditors was conducted, including external certified public accountants and lawyers. At the Board of Directors meeting on January 14, 2026, a special investigation committee composed of external lawyers and certified public accountants was established and commissioned to clarify the facts, examine impacts on the financial statements, and propose measures to prevent recurrence.
Future Actions and Impact on Business Results
KDDI will fully cooperate with the special investigation committee’s inquiry and plans to promptly disclose the investigation results once available. At this time, the impact of the issue on the Group’s business results is unknown and detailed information will be disclosed immediately upon confirmation. The company apologizes for the significant trouble and concern caused to investors and stakeholders.
