Source disclosure: February 27, 2026, 16:00 JST
Cacco Inc. [4166.T]
TOKYO, Feb 27 (Pulse News Wire) -- Cacco Inc. (4166.T), represented by President and CEO Yoshiyuki Iwai, announced today that its board of directors held on February 27 has approved the acquisition of the anti-ad fraud service "X-log" from Japan Claudia Co., Ltd. The company signed an agreement to acquire this business unit, which is aimed at combating fraudulent activities in digital advertising.
The decision comes as part of Cacco's strategy to strengthen its competitive edge in online security solutions. Currently, Cacco provides services such as O-PLUX, an anti-fraud detection service for e-commerce businesses, and O-MOTION, designed to detect unauthorized logins for financial institutions. With the increasing incidence of ad fraud due to the expanding digital advertising market, there is growing demand among advertisers and agencies for comprehensive anti-fraud measures.
According to the announcement, X-log will complement Cacco’s existing offerings by providing protection against fraudulent clicks during the advertisement phase, thus covering all stages from initial exposure through conversion. This integrated approach is expected to enhance customer value significantly. The acquired business had reported revenues of ¥31 million and incurred losses of ¥10 million in the fiscal year ending March 2025.
Details regarding the transaction price and payment method have not been disclosed, but it is confirmed that the deal will be settled in cash. The transfer of operations is scheduled to take place on April 1, 2026.
Japan Claudia Co., Ltd., based in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward, was established on May 1, 2012, with registered capital of ¥25 million. Its main business involves information services, and the firm is wholly owned by its representative director Naoyuki Fujido. As of the latest figures, Japan Claudia had total assets of ¥124 million and net assets of ¥39 million.
Regarding accounting treatment, Cacco stated that the transaction qualifies under enterprise combination accounting rules as a purchase. The allocation of acquisition costs and the valuation of intangible assets along with their amortization periods are currently being evaluated. Further impact on the company's performance for the fiscal year ending December 2026 is still under review, and any significant findings will be promptly communicated to stakeholders.
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