TOKYO, Apr 10 (Pulse News Wire) – GMO Internet,inc. (4784.T) resolved to issue new shares and sell existing ones during its board meeting held on April 10, 2026.
The purpose of the fundraising includes expanding its GPU cloud service, "GMO GPU Cloud," and repaying loans obtained through a strategic partnership with Turing Corporation. The company plans to raise funds for purchasing additional high-performance servers and improving liquidity ratios to meet listing standards. The new share issuance will involve up to 30,000,000 ordinary shares, with the subscription price determined based on the closing price of the company's stock on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on either April 20, 21, 22, or 23, 2026. Payment for the subscribed shares will be due between April 27 and 30, 2026, depending on the subscription price determination date.
Additionally, the company will sell up to 61,500,000 ordinary shares to GMO Internet Group Co., Ltd. This sale aims to further enhance the ratio of freely tradable shares and diversify shareholder base among individual investors. In recent quarters, GMO Internet has implemented quarterly dividend payments, increasing its dividend payout ratio to 65% on a consolidated basis since the fiscal year ending December 2025. The company remains committed to enhancing returns to shareholders while maintaining a stable financial foundation.
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