TOKYO, Jun 15 (Pulse News Wire) – GMO Commerce,inc. (410A.T) plans to acquire all shares of GMO GlobalSign Holdings' subsidiary, GMO Commerce Co., Ltd., scheduled for July 1, July 01, 2026.
The transaction involves a purchase price of ¥700 million plus earn-out payments totaling ¥100 million. Post-acquisition, GMO Commerce expects to integrate operations by the third quarter of its fiscal year ending December 2026, aiming to leverage synergies through expanded customer bases and enhanced value propositions. The deal is anticipated to bolster GMO Commerce’s presence across various sectors, particularly among small and medium businesses (SMBs) and local governments, expanding its service offerings such as SNS data management, digital payment solutions, and AI-driven marketing platforms.
By combining strengths in customer acquisition, application development, and digital transformation services, the company seeks to increase average revenue per user (ARPU) and establish a robust AI-based commerce ecosystem. In terms of financial impact, GMO Commerce forecasts a significant boost in revenues and profitability post-integration. For the fiscal year ending December 2026, the company projects consolidated sales growth of +400 13.5%, operating profit improvement of +20 3.1%, ordinary income rise of +10 1.6%, and net income gain of +5 1.2%.
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