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This integration of inox\u2019s advanced AI technology with Infomart\u2019s 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.\n\n### Share Acquisition and Future Outlook\nInfomart 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.","jir_financial_highlights":"Acquisition Price: 1,911 million yen (Unknown)\nNumber of Shares Acquired: 1,115 shares (common stock) (Unknown)\nVoting Rights Ownership Ratio: 33.41% (post-acquisition) (Increased from 14.30%)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#InfomartCorporation, #M&A, #BusinessAlliance, #JapaneseStocks","jir_key_figures":"Acquisition Price: 1,911 million yen\nNumber of Shares Acquired: 1,115 shares (common stock)\nVoting Rights Ownership Ratio: 33.41% (post-acquisition)","jir_meta_title":"Infomart Corporation Acquires Additional Shares of inox Co., Ltd. for 1,911 Million Yen, Becoming Equity-Method Affiliate","jir_meta_description":"Infomart Corporation additionally acquired 1,115 shares of inox Co., Ltd. for 1,911 million yen, raising its voting rights ownership ratio to 33.41%, and will apply the equity method from January 21, 2026. 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