TOKYO, May 22 (Pulse News Wire) – Imageone CO.,LTD. (2667.T) announced today that its board approved the formation of AI Data Partners Co., Ltd., a joint venture aimed at developing and operating high-performance AI-focused data centers in Japan.
The venture includes ImageONE, abc Co., Ltd. (2667.T), ReYuu Japan Co., Ltd. (2083.T), Win Test Kabushiki Kaisha (6721.T), FD Corporation, and Birdman Co., Ltd. (4374.T). The newly formed entity will leverage the strengths of the six companies—funding, land acquisition, power supply, AI solutions, maintenance operations, and branding—to offer next-generation AI infrastructure through vertical integration from design to lifecycle management.
With a capital of ¥30 million at inception, AI Data Partners plans to establish its operations in late May to early June 2026, aiming to commence services by late June 2026. Key stakeholders include ImageONE with a holding ratio of 10%, FD Corporation with 10%, and Birdman Co., Ltd. with 10%. The project anticipates achieving an internal rate of return (IRR) of ６% or higher across ten domestic locations, focusing on sustainable energy utilization. Details on the impact on ImageONE's fiscal 2026 performance remain undetermined pending further developments.
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