TOKYO, Apr 20 (Pulse News Wire) – Heroz,inc. (4382.T) announced today that its board of directors decided to acquire AKM Consulting's shares, making it a subsidiary.
The acquisition aims to integrate AKM’s expertise in back-office services with HEROZ’s AI technology to enhance efficiency and develop next-generation AI BPaaS products. AKM Consulting, founded in January 2023, provides back-office BPO services and management consulting to startups. With high profitability and deep domain knowledge, the company has seen rapid growth since inception. By acquiring AKM, HEROZ expects to accelerate the shift towards AI-driven business processes and achieve significant operational improvements.
Key details of the transaction include: - Acquisition price: 105 million yen for ordinary shares plus advisory fees totaling approximately ¥35 million, bringing the total estimated cost to ¥140 million. - Post-acquisition shareholding: 490 shares, representing 490 voting rights and a holding ratio of 70.0%. The acquisition is scheduled to take effect on May 1, 2026, with the share transfer expected to be completed on May 01, 2026. HEROZ anticipates that this move could impact its fiscal year ending April 2027, but further analysis is ongoing.
Any adjustments to earnings forecasts will be communicated promptly.
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