Source disclosure: February 13, 2026
KANTSU CO.,LTD. [9326.T]
TOKYO, Feb 13 (Kyodo) - Kantsu Co., Ltd., listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market under code number 9326, announced today that its board of directors has approved the establishment of a wholly-owned subsidiary through a simplified new company formation spin-off aimed at its cybersecurity consulting business as of April 1, 2026.
The newly established subsidiary will be named "Cyber Governance Lab Co., Ltd." and will take over all rights and obligations related to Kantsu's cybersecurity consulting operations. The decision was made following an incident where Kantsu suffered a ransomware cyber attack in October 2024, which prompted the company to develop extensive practical knowledge in areas such as initial response measures, recovery processes, communication strategies, and insurance coordination. This experience is deemed valuable not only for crisis management but also for enhancing overall corporate cybersecurity governance.
Kantsu operates two core businesses: logistics service support for e-commerce and online retail, and IT automation services centered around warehouse management systems like Cloud Thomas. Both sectors have seen significant growth year-over-year, leading the company to integrate these services more closely and pursue mergers and acquisitions actively to further increase enterprise value. By spinning off the cybersecurity division into a separate entity, Kantsu aims to accelerate specialized operations, foster alliances with external companies, and drive joint development initiatives, thereby boosting group-wide corporate value.
Regarding the specifics of the spin-off, Kantsu plans to issue 1,000 ordinary shares to itself as the parent company, which will become the sole shareholder of the new subsidiary. No changes in capital stock will occur due to this transaction. The new company will inherit assets, liabilities, and other rights and obligations associated with the cybersecurity consulting business as detailed in the split plan document. Kantsu believes there is no risk concerning debt fulfillment by either the parent company or the new subsidiary post-split.
In addition to this move, Kantsu intends to undergo a restructuring involving the absorption merger of three subsidiaries — East-West Logistics Operations and IT Services — along with a name change, effective from April 1, 2026. This comprehensive organizational shift underscores Kantsu’s strategic vision to optimize resource allocation and enhance operational efficiency across its portfolio while maintaining focus on customer satisfaction and agility in adapting to market dynamics.
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