TOKYO, May 22 (Pulse News Wire) – Birdman Inc. (7063.T) announced today that its board of directors approved the formation of AI Data Partners Co., Ltd., a joint venture aimed at developing and operating specialized AI-focused high-performance data centers in Japan.
The venture includes five publicly traded companies and Image One Corporation, combining their strengths in infrastructure marketing, next-generation server technology, and capital resources. AI Data Partners will be headquartered at Tokyo, Minato Ku Akasaka Yon Choume9-17 and will focus on planning, designing, developing, constructing, owning, managing, and maintaining AI-specialized high-performance data centers. The initial capital investment stands at ¥30 million. The joint venture's founding members consist of abc Co., Ltd. (30%), ReYuu Japan Co., Ltd. (30%), Image One Corporation (10%), Win Test Co., Ltd. (6,721), and FD Corp. (10%).
The company expects to complete the establishment procedures in late May to June 2026 and begin operations in late June 2026. Major shareholders and their respective holding ratios are as follows: abc Co., Ltd. 10%, FD Corp. 10%, and Birdman Inc. 10%. The management team will include representatives from each founding member, led by President Tomohiro Kataoka from abc Co., Ltd. Looking ahead, the project plans to establish special purpose companies (SPCs) for individual projects to facilitate flexible financing and efficient asset management. The goal is to achieve an internal rate of return (IRR) of ６% or higher through strategic investments in up to ten domestic locations.
While the immediate impact on Birdman’s fiscal year ending June 2026 is expected to be minor, the company anticipates long-term benefits for its performance.
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