📋 Material Events 1086

Wacom Co.,Ltd.

6727 · 株式会社ワコム

The company's Audit Committee has resolved to change its statutory auditor effective at the conclusion of the 43rd Annual General Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for late June 2026. PwC Japan Limited Liability Audit Corporation, which has served since July 11, 2006, will be replaced by Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu LLC (Limited Liability Ayusa Audit Corporation). The change is based on consideration of the current auditor's tenure and evaluation of multiple audit firms' proposals.

Maxell, Ltd.

6810 · マクセル株式会社

Maxell Corporation resolved to transfer its optical lens unit business (operated by the Optical & Systems Business Division) to its wholly-owned subsidiary Maxell Frontier Co., Ltd. through an absorption split, effective April 1, 2026. The transaction aims to integrate management resources and strengthen automotive optical components business by enabling more agile operations in response to market changes and customer needs.

AnyMind Group Inc.

5027 · AnyMind Group株式会社

The company decided on January 27, 2026 to acquire all shares of MISM Corporation through its wholly-owned subsidiary AnyMind Japan Corporation, thereby consolidating MISM as a subsidiary. MISM specializes in vertical video creative production and SNS marketing, with over 2,000 registered creators and annual production of 20,000+ videos, complementing the company's social commerce strategy.

Toho Zinc Co.,Ltd.

5707 · 東邦亜鉛株式会社

The company amended the financial covenants in its creditor agreement dated February 14, 2025, with 14 financial institutions. Effective January 30, 2026, the amendment modified covenant (2) to include an additional credit facility (overdraft contract with Mitsubishi UFJ Bank) in calculating the minimum liquidity requirement of ¥8.5 billion, while maintaining other covenants unchanged.

SHIKIBO LTD.

3109 · シキボウ株式会社

The company executed a refinancing transaction under its commitment line agreement with 15 financial institutions. The company repaid 6,880 million yen of existing debt and simultaneously borrowed an equivalent new amount of 6,880 million yen to efficiently manage working capital. The borrowing is unsecured and matures on February 27, 2026.

Nomura Holdings, Inc.

8604 · 野村ホールディングス株式会社

The company completed the acquisition of all shares of Macquarie Management Holdings, Inc. on December 1, 2025. As a result, Delaware Management Company, a subsidiary of Macquarie, has become a specified subsidiary of the reporting company and requires disclosure under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act. The acquired company operates investment management and advisory businesses in the United States with capital of USD 590 million.

Softbank Corp.

9434 · ソフトバンク株式会社

On January 29, 2026, the company announced a change in representative director effective April 1, 2026. Shinba Atsushi will transition from Representative Director, Vice President, Executive Officer and COO to Chairman of the Board of Directors.

Kushim, Inc.

2345 · 株式会社クシム

The company resolved at its 30th ordinary general meeting of shareholders on January 30, 2026, to issue stock options (新株予約権) to directors and employees of the company and its subsidiaries under particularly favorable conditions. A total of up to 5,000 stock warrants may be issued, with a maximum of 500,000 common shares as the underlying securities, at an exercise price determined by reference to recent market prices plus a 5% premium.

NITTOC CONSTRUCTION CO.,LTD.

1929 · 日特建設株式会社

The company's Board of Directors resolved on January 30, 2026 to execute a leadership transition effective April 1, 2026. Naoto Kami will become Representative Director and President (CEO), while Fumihiko Kajita and Jun Yamazaki will be appointed as Representative Directors and Vice Presidents (COO and CMO respectively). Incumbent Representative Director and President Yasuo Wada will transition to Chairman of the Board.

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd.

9104 · 株式会社商船三井

Toshinobu Shinoda resigned as Representative Director and Senior Executive Officer effective April 1, 2026. He will transition to the position of Director. The company filed this extraordinary report on January 30, 2026, following a board resolution regarding this executive change.

Smart Drive Co. Ltd.

5137 · 株式会社スマートドライブ

The company's Board of Directors resolved on January 29, 2026 to acquire additional shares of Interzone Co., Ltd., a subsidiary under the equity method, to convert it into a wholly-owned subsidiary. The acquisition increases the company's voting rights from 20.83% to 100%, with the transaction effective January 30, 2026.

MORITA HOLDINGS CORPORATION

6455 · 株式会社モリタホールディングス

Morita Holdings has resolved to distribute 40,669 treasury shares to the Morita Employee Stock Ownership Association (ESOA) as restricted stock grants under an employee incentive program. The shares will be allocated to eligible employees across seven salary grades, with distribution scheduled for April 28, 2026, at a price of 2,850 yen per share, totaling approximately 115.9 million yen.

NISSIN CORPORATION

9066 · 株式会社日新

The company will conduct an absorption-type merger (吸収分割) effective April 1, 2026, with BCJ-98 (its wholly-owned parent company) as the surviving entity. Following the MBO implemented in May 2025 and the change in management structure, this reorganization aims to concentrate management resources on core logistics operations while enabling more agile business decision-making. The merger is classified as a simplified merger under the Companies Act, requiring no shareholder approval.

HIRANO TECSEED CO.,LTD.

6245 · 株式会社ヒラノテクシード

The company's Board of Directors resolved on January 26, 2026 to appoint Munenori Yasui as an additional Representative Director, effective February 1, 2026. Yasui was previously a Senior Managing Director and will transition to Representative Director, bringing 44 years of company tenure and experience managing production and quality safety operations.

TOBISHIMA HOLDINGS Inc

256A · 飛島ホールディングス株式会社

The company executed a borrowing of 18,000 million yen on January 30, 2026, under a syndicated commitment line contract (total facility: 20,000 million yen) arranged by Mizuho Bank. The loan is unsecured with a repayment deadline of February 27, 2026, and is subject to financial covenants including minimum consolidated equity requirements and restrictions on consecutive reporting period losses.

AViC Co., Ltd.

9554 · 株式会社AViC

The company entered into a loan agreement with Mizuho Bank on January 29, 2026, for 1,500 million yen with a repayment deadline of January 31, 2033. The loan is unsecured but includes two financial covenants: maintaining consolidated equity at least 75% of the prior year-end level, and ensuring operating profit does not turn negative for two consecutive fiscal years.

Tokai Tokyo Financial Holdings, Inc.

8616 · 東海東京フィナンシャル・ホールディングス株式会社

Tokai Tokyo Financial Holdings resolved to issue 836,500 restricted stock units to 2,326 eligible employees as compensation, with a total issuance value of approximately ¥609.8 million. The restricted shares will be issued on March 13, 2026, with a restriction period from March 13 to June 30, 2026, funded through in-kind contribution of monetary compensation debt held by the employees.

AViC Co., Ltd.

9554 · 株式会社AViC

The company acquired all shares of Spica Inc., a TikTok LIVE talent management company, for 1.5 billion yen effective January 29, 2026. The acquisition aims to expand into the creator economy and live commerce markets while leveraging Spica's talent roster and the acquiring company's data analytics capabilities. The deal includes potential earn-out payments of up to 300 million yen based on revenue targets.

SANRITSU CORPORATION

9366 · 株式会社サンリツ

The company executed a term loan agreement on January 30, 2026, with major Japanese banks (city banks, trust banks, and regional banks) for a total facility of ¥5.3 billion, with ¥2.07 billion drawn on the execution date and maturity set for July 31, 2041. The loan is secured by real property (land, buildings, and building fixtures) and includes financial covenants requiring maintenance of consolidated equity at 75% of prior year-end levels and consecutive operating profitability.

Ajinomoto Co., Inc.

2802 · 味の素株式会社

The company announced changes to its representative executive officer (代表執行役) positions effective April 1, 2026. Shimo Hiroshi will be promoted to Representative Executive Vice President from his previous role as President of Ajinomoto Foods North America, while Sakaura Ichiro will be promoted to Representative Executive Managing Officer from Food Business Division Head. Shiraki Hiroshi will retire from his position as Representative Executive Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer.

ICHIKEN Co., Ltd.

1847 · 株式会社イチケン

The company's Board of Directors resolved on January 28, 2026 to transition leadership, with Shoji Masao (政清弘晃) being promoted from Senior Executive Officer to Representative Director and President effective April 1, 2026. Hiroyuki Hasegawa (長谷川博之), the current Representative Director and President, will transition to Chairman of the Board.

Tokuyama Corporation

4043 · 株式会社トクヤマ

The company revised downward its full-year consolidated financial forecast for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, due to declining chemical product sales prices both domestically and internationally. Net sales were reduced by ¥13.0 billion (-3.6%), operating profit by ¥2.5 billion (-6.0%), and net income attributable to parent company shareholders by ¥1.5 billion (-5.2%).

SANNO Co.,Ltd

3441 · 株式会社山王

The company entered into a money lending contract (金銭消費貸借契約) with a major city bank on January 30, 2026, for 1.2 billion yen with a one-year maturity. The loan is subject to financial covenants including maintaining consolidated net assets at 75% or more of prior year levels, avoiding two consecutive periods of operating losses, and maintaining credit ratings of A-2 (short-term) and BB+ or higher (long-term).

SANNO Co.,Ltd

3441 · 株式会社山王

The company executed a money lending contract (金銭消費貸借契約) with a major Japanese bank on January 28, 2026, for 2 billion yen with financial covenants attached. The loan matures on January 30, 2027, and includes restrictive covenants requiring maintenance of consolidated net assets at 75% or more of the prior year and prohibition of consecutive operating losses.

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KBC Group Holdings announced a change in representative director effective April 1, 2026. Manabu Shishido will assume the position of Representative Director and President, while Jiro Moriyama will step down from the CEO role to become a director. Shishido brings extensive experience from Asahi Shimbun Company and has been serving as director and executive assistant to the president at KBC Group.

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The company has decided to dissolve and liquidate its subsidiary Glocal K Corporation, which is engaged in regional revitalization research and consulting services. This decision was approved at the Board of Directors meeting on January 28, 2026, and the subsidiary will cease to be classified as a specified subsidiary upon completion of liquidation.

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DIAM J-REIT Open (2-Month Settlement Course) filed its 130th calculation period report covering November 18, 2025 to January 16, 2026. The fund distributed 40 yen per 10,000 units and reported a period-end net asset value of approximately 5.2 billion yen with a unit price of 3,118 yen per 10,000 units.

ITmedia Inc.

2148 · アイティメディア株式会社

The company's board of directors resolved on January 29, 2026 to acquire all shares of Majisemi Inc. (the surviving company after its merger with Open Source Katsuyou Kenkyusho Inc.) effective April 1, 2026, making it a wholly-owned subsidiary. The acquisition is valued at approximately 2,300 million yen, with total transaction costs of approximately 2,336 million yen including advisory fees. This acquisition is part of the company's mid-term growth strategy targeting EPS exceeding 140 yen by fiscal year 2029 through both organic growth and active M&A.

JFE Holdings,Inc.

5411 · JFEホールディングス株式会社

The company's board of directors resolved on January 28, 2026 to change the representative director. Masashi Terahata will transition from Representative Director Vice President to Director (non-representative) effective April 1, 2026.

Metaplanet KK

3350 · 株式会社メタプラネット

Metaplanet Inc. announced a third-party capital raise on January 29, 2026, consisting of 24,529,000 common shares at ¥499 per share and 159,440 warrants (25th series) at ¥523 per warrant. The total capital raise is approximately ¥21.0 billion, with proceeds designated for Bitcoin purchases (¥14.0 billion), Bitcoin income business operations (¥1.6 billion), and debt repayment (¥5.2 billion).

HS Holdings Co.,Ltd.

8699 · HSホールディングス株式会社

The company recognized equity method investment gains of 12,521 million yen in non-operating revenue for the nine-month period ended December 31, 2025, primarily due to strong performance from affiliated companies Hahn Bank and Solid Bank. This material event affecting the group's financial position and operating results was disclosed on January 29, 2026, and is reflected in the Q3 FY2026 earnings announcement.

GIFT HOLDINGS INC.

9279 · 株式会社ギフトホールディングス

Gift Holdings has issued 26,770 shares of restricted stock to 4 directors and 1 executive officer as long-term compensation to align shareholder value. The restricted stock has a 30-year transfer restriction period, with conditions for release upon retirement or company reorganization. Total issuance value is approximately 101.2 million yen.

Hitachi, Ltd.

6501 · 株式会社日立製作所

Bliss Koch, the current Representative Executive Officer (代表執行役), will step down from this position effective March 31, 2026. He will transition to the role of Executive Vice President and President's Assistant, focusing on Connected Industries business operations. This management transition was approved by the Board of Directors on January 29, 2026.

Silver Egg Technology CO.,Ltd.

3961 · シルバーエッグ・テクノロジー株式会社

Irgulm Corporation has launched a public tender offer to acquire all outstanding shares of the company (excluding treasury stock) and warrant securities, with the goal of making the company a wholly-owned subsidiary and delisting it from the stock exchange. The tender offer was conducted from November 17, 2025 to January 6, 2026, resulting in Irgulm acquiring 1,864,500 shares (62.63% ownership) as of January 14, 2026. The company is convening an extraordinary shareholders' meeting on February 20, 2026 to approve a stock consolidation as part of the squeeze-out procedures.

ESTIC CORPORATION

6161 · 株式会社エスティック

Hirohide Suzuki became a major shareholder of the company, increasing his voting rights from 1,128 shares (1.13%) to 16,920 shares (16.98%) as of January 18, 2026. This change in major shareholder composition is reported pursuant to the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act Article 24-5(4) and related cabinet office regulations.

KUSHIKATSU TANAKA HOLDINGS CO.

3547 · 株式会社串カツ田中ホールディングス

Toshio Sakamoto resigned as Representative Director and President/CEO effective December 16, 2025, citing personal reasons. Keiji Kan, formerly Representative Director and Chairman, was promoted to Representative Director, Chairman and President to succeed him.

PARK24 Co., Ltd.

4666 · パーク二四株式会社(定款上の商号 パーク24株式会社)

Park24 Co., Ltd. resolved to allocate 65,297 treasury shares to eligible executives and subsidiary directors under its restricted stock award program. The shares, priced at ¥2,175 per share for a total of ¥142,020,975, will be allocated on February 26, 2026, with transfer restrictions in place until certain employment conditions are met.

SHIMIZU CORPORATION

1803 · 清水建設株式会社

The company resolved to subscribe to a third-party capital increase of Aomi Construction Co., Ltd., a marine civil engineering company, which will result in Aomi Construction becoming a specified subsidiary with the company holding 100% voting rights. The capital increase is planned for late June 2026, with Aomi Construction's capital increasing from 355 million yen to 12,855 billion yen.

HEALIOS K.K.

4593 · 株式会社ヘリオス

The company's executive board resolved on January 29, 2026, to issue 19,275,000 common shares at 325 yen per share and 96,375 warrants (27th series) at 355 yen each to seven institutional investors through third-party allocation. The total capital raised amounts to approximately 6.3 billion yen from the share issuance and 34.2 million yen from the warrants, with the allocation subject to standard representations, warranties, and a 180-day lock-up agreement.

SAISON TECHNOLOGY CO,.LTD.

9640 · 株式会社セゾン情報システムズ

The company has incurred significant cost overruns on a custom development project in its data platform business for a specific client. As a result, the company is recognizing a 4,390 million yen provision for contract losses in cost of sales for the third quarter of fiscal year ending March 2026.

Sun* Inc.

4053 · 株式会社Sun Asterisk

Sun Asterisk Inc. has decided to issue 12,300 stock acquisition rights (warrants) to directors, senior management, and subsidiary employees. The warrants have an issue price of 200 yen per warrant, with an exercise price of 455 yen per share, and are exercisable from April 1, 2029 to March 31, 2032. Exercise eligibility is conditional on the company achieving consolidated gross profit targets of 11.0-14.0 billion yen in the fiscal year ended December 2028.

FUJITSU LIMITED

6702 · 富士通株式会社

Fujitsu Corporation will absorb specific business operations from its wholly-owned subsidiary Fujitsu Japan Co., Ltd. effective April 1, 2026. The transferred business includes solution services for mid-market private sector companies and regional agricultural/forestry/fishery organizations, along with related DX businesses. This reorganization aims to consolidate resources, optimize decision-making speed, and strengthen business operations.

KANDENKO CO.,LTD.

1942 · 株式会社関電工

Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) Grid announced a public share offering through underwriter buy commitment (引受人の買取引受による売出し) of up to 22.77 million shares, with a portion to be sold to overseas investors in Europe and Asia (excluding US and Canada). The offering price will be determined on February 16-19, 2026, based on market conditions, at 90-100% of the TSE closing price, with delivery expected February 24-27, 2026.

NEC Corporation

6701 · 日本電気株式会社

The company's board of directors resolved on January 29, 2026 to appoint Kunihiro Amemiya as Representative Executive Vice President and CFO, effective April 1, 2026, replacing Osamu Fujikawa who will transition to the role of Director Executive Vice President and COO, effective March 31, 2026. Amemiya brings 35 years of company tenure with extensive experience in financial solutions and business innovation divisions.

BRIDGESTONE CORPORATION

5108 · 株式会社ブリヂストン

Bridgestone Corporation's Board of Directors on January 29, 2026 approved the issuance and allocation of 50,900 restricted shares to 94 executive and management employees (executives-in-chief, division heads, and department heads) as part of its ongoing restricted share compensation program (譲渡制限付株式報酬制度) implemented since fiscal 2021. The shares are issued at 3,595 yen per share with a total value of approximately 182.99 million yen, funded through in-kind contribution of monetary compensation claims, with transfer restrictions lasting 2-3 years depending on employee rank and tenure.

SUMITOMO CORPORATION

8053 · 住友商事株式会社

Kiyoshima Takayuki, currently serving as Representative Director and Senior Executive Officer in charge of the Corporate Group, will transition to the position of Director and President's Office on April 1, 2026. This change was resolved by the Board of Directors meeting held on January 29, 2026, and represents a stepping down from the representative director role.

HINO MORTORS,LTD.

7205 · 日野自動車株式会社

The company announces a management transition effective April 1, 2026, with Satiyakaam Arya appointed as new Representative Director and President, replacing Satoshi Ogikoso who is stepping down. Additionally, Naoki Sato is promoted from Director to Representative Director and Senior Managing Executive Officer, marking a significant leadership restructuring.

Stanley Electric Co.,Ltd.

6923 · スタンレー電気株式会社

The company resolved on January 29, 2026 to acquire all shares of Iwasaki Electric Co., Ltd. and make it a subsidiary. The acquisition price is approximately 70.3 billion yen and is expected to close on April 1, 2026. The acquisition aims to strengthen the company's ability to provide optical solutions across automotive, public infrastructure, and commercial sectors.

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Toshiyuki Konishi, Representative Director (代表取締役), will resign from his position effective March 1, 2026, as resolved by the bank's Board of Directors meeting on January 29, 2026. He will transition to a non-executive role as Senior Executive Officer (常務執行役員).

NAGAWA Co .,Ltd.

9663 · 株式会社ナガワ

The company announced a change in its Representative Director (CEO) effective April 1, 2026. Hamano Shindai will succeed Niimura Ryo as Representative Director and President, with Niimura transitioning to Senior Managing Director. The succession was approved at the Board of Directors meeting held on January 26, 2026.