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KDDI has been a major shareholder, but due to termination of the capital alliance KDDI will be removed from \"other affiliated companies\" classification. The business alliance will continue. Future impact on results is uncertain depending on the outcome of the ongoing TOB.","jir_summary":"### Termination of Capital Alliance and Continuation of Business Alliance\nAt the board meeting held today, it was resolved to terminate the capital alliance with KDDI while continuing the business alliance. With cancellation of the capital alliance agreement, governance agreements with KDDI will be dissolved and some related-party classifications will be removed from \"other affiliated companies.\" Meanwhile, the basic business alliance agreement will remain in effect, and collaboration such as utilization of data and know-how, joint development, and sharing of operational expertise will continue.\n\n### Future Impact and Outlook\nThe termination of the capital alliance itself is expected to have minimal direct impact on consolidated results for the fiscal year ending March 2027; however, depending on the outcome of the ongoing TOB and future progress of the business alliance, there is potential for impact on performance. If a material impact occurs, it will be disclosed promptly.","jir_financial_highlights":"Shareholding ratio: 17.70% (No change before and after the reclassification)\nNumber of shares held by KDDI: 35,016,000 shares (Relationship changed due to termination of the capital alliance)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#Kakakucom, #TerminationOfCapitalAlliance, #ContinuationOfBusinessAlliance","jir_key_figures":"Voting rights ownership ratio: 17.70%\n35,016,000 shares: Major shareholder\nNumber of shares held by the counterparty: 35,016,000 shares","jir_meta_title":"Kakaku.com, Inc. Notice of Termination of Capital Alliance and Continuation of Business Alliance\uff5cSeptember 28, 2026","jir_meta_description":"Kakaku.com, Inc. will terminate its capital alliance with KDDI while continuing the business alliance. Disclosure covers governance changes due to the termination and the potential impact of the TOB. 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