TOKYO, Apr 06 (Pulse News Wire) – Advanced Media,inc. (3773.T) announced today that its board of directors resolved to acquire all shares of feat Corporation, making it a subsidiary.
The acquisition aims to enhance the group's synergy and strengthen its position in the voice AI market. Featuring 195 employees, including 181 engineers, feat specializes in software testing/validation, design/development, hardware design/development, and technical support. With expertise in validation processes based on their proprietary TESTOLOGY standards, feat has accumulated extensive knowledge in the field of third-party verification for over 15 years. The integration of feat’s capabilities into Advanced Media’s AI voice recognition platform is expected to accelerate the provision of high-quality and stable AI services. The acquisition aligns with Advanced Media’s strategy to promote collaboration between humans and AI, aiming to create comprehensive solutions and new services that leverage Japanese language and industry-specific strengths. It also supports the company’s goal of expanding its market share and enhancing its business foundation.
Key details of the transaction include: - Acquisition price and number of shares acquired remain undisclosed due to confidentiality agreements. - Post-acquisition, Advanced Media will own 1,380,000 shares of feat, representing a significant equity stake. - The acquisition is scheduled to be finalized on April 14, 2026, with the consolidation expected in the fiscal year ending March 2027. For the fiscal year ended March 2025, feat reported total assets of -¥1 million, operating profit of ¥150 million, ordinary profit of ¥120 million, and net profit of ¥87 million. The company’s capital is ¥100 million. Advanced Media expects the impact on its fiscal year 2026 performance to be minor, with detailed forecasts for the fiscal year 2027 to be disclosed in May 2026 along with the interim results for the fiscal year ending March 2026.
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