TOKYO, May 14 (Pulse News Wire) – AI,Inc. (4388.T) announced today that its board of directors had approved a basic agreement for the sale of shares in its subsidiary, SuperOne Co., Ltd., effective May 14, 2026.
The decision follows a strategic review aimed at focusing resources on core businesses such as voice synthesis and CRM services. SuperOne was acquired through the merger of Futurick Corp. on October 1, 2024, and operates primarily in digital textbook development and cloud-based CRM services. As part of ongoing efforts to enhance long-term corporate value, AI,Inc. concluded that divesting SuperOne would allow greater focus on key areas.
Following discussions, Hiroyasu Hasegawa, CEO of SuperOne, proposed a management buyout (MBO). AI,Inc. agreed to proceed with detailed negotiations based on this proposal. Key details of the transaction include: - Number of shares to be transferred: 740 shares - Transfer price: ¥104.6 million - Expected completion date: September 2026 - Impact on consolidated earnings: To be disclosed upon final determination Should the deal go ahead as planned, AI,Inc. anticipates recognizing a special gain of ¥64 million related to the disposal of associated company shares.
From the fourth quarter onwards, SuperOne's performance will no longer be included in AI,Inc.'s consolidated results.
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