The company has resolved to acquire ProofX Inc., a generative AI consulting and solutions company, as a subsidiary through a board resolution on March 13, 2026. The acquisition, valued at approximately 337 million yen including transaction costs, is part of the company's mid-term management plan to evolve into a Japan-based 'AI Guardian' by integrating core AI technology capabilities with its existing cybersecurity strengths. The acquisition includes ProofX's CEO Ryota Natsume joining the acquiring company as Chief AI Officer to lead the company's AI strategy.
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Summary
The company has resolved to acquire ProofX Inc., a generative AI consulting and solutions company, as a subsidiary through a board resolution on March 13, 2026. The acquisition, valued at approximately 337 million yen including transaction costs, is part of the company's mid-term management plan to evolve into a Japan-based 'AI Guardian' by integrating core AI technology capabilities with its existing cybersecurity strengths. The acquisition includes ProofX's CEO Ryota Natsume joining the acquiring company as Chief AI Officer to lead the company's AI strategy.
The company's board of directors resolved on February 13, 2026 to acquire Youth Planet Co., Ltd., a human resources staffing firm specializing in mid-career and new graduate talent placement, RPO (recruitment outsourcing), and consulting services. The acquisition is valued at approximately 230 million yen (204 million yen for stock plus 26 million yen in related costs) and is intended to strengthen the company's IT services business by internalizing and upgrading recruitment capabilities as part of its medium-term growth strategy.
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Summary
The company's board of directors resolved on February 13, 2026 to acquire Youth Planet Co., Ltd., a human resources staffing firm specializing in mid-career and new graduate talent placement, RPO (recruitment outsourcing), and consulting services. The acquisition is valued at approximately 230 million yen (204 million yen for stock plus 26 million yen in related costs) and is intended to strengthen the company's IT services business by internalizing and upgrading recruitment capabilities as part of its medium-term growth strategy.