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The Aso Group is expected to hold 51.05% of the company\u2019s shares. The tender offer is scheduled to begin on February 13, 2026.","jir_summary":"### Overview of Capital and Business Alliance\nWakachiku Kensetsu Co., Ltd. has entered into a capital and business alliance agreement with Aso Corporation and ACVE Holdings LLC. The Aso Group aims to acquire a majority stake in our company\u2019s shares and make us a consolidated subsidiary. Through this alliance, we intend to expand business domains and strengthen competitiveness by leveraging the strengths of both companies, aiming for sustainable growth and enhancement of corporate value. The tender offer is scheduled to commence on February 13, 2026. While our company has expressed support for the alliance, the decision to participate in the tender offer is left to the discretion of our shareholders.\n\n### Outlook and Governance\nThe short-term business impact from this capital and business alliance is expected to be minimal, however, it is anticipated to contribute to enhancing corporate value in the mid- to long-term. The Aso Group respects the independence of our management and has confirmed the intention to maintain listing on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market. Governance cooperation structures such as nominating director candidates and dispatching observers will be established.","jir_financial_highlights":"Aso\u2019s ownership ratio of our shares: 42.63% (Unknown)\nAso and related parties\u2019 ownership ratio of our shares (after tender offer completion): 51.05% (Unknown)\nTender offer start date: Scheduled for February 13, 2026 (Unknown)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#WakachikuKensetsu, #CapitalAndBusinessAlliance, #M&A, #JapaneseStocks","jir_key_figures":"Aso\u2019s ownership ratio of our shares: 42.63% (as of February 12, 2026)\nAso and related parties\u2019 ownership ratio of our shares (after tender offer completion): 51.05% (planned)\nTender offer period: February 13, 2026 to March 13, 2026 (planned)","jir_meta_title":"Wakachiku Kensetsu Concludes Capital and Business Alliance Agreement with Aso Group, Scheduled to Acquire 51.05% of Shares","jir_meta_description":"Wakachiku Kensetsu Co., Ltd. has concluded a capital and business alliance agreement with Aso Corporation and ACVE Holdings. 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