TOKYO, Mar 18 (Pulse News Wire) – Listed Index Fund MSCI Japan Equity High Dividend Low Volatility (Beta Hedged) (149A.T) announced today that its board of directors approved a capital and business alliance with SB C&S Co., Ltd. The agreement aims to strengthen their partnership and enhance the market expansion and corporate value of the cloud communication platform "KaiKura." Under the alliance, SB C&S will acquire up to ¥20 million worth of ordinary shares through open-market purchases from March 23, 2026 to March 22, 2027.
The companies plan to leverage SB C&S's extensive sales network to boost KaiKura’s sales across various industries, particularly in automotive and real estate sectors. They also intend to foster deeper collaboration by exchanging market trends and customer needs information. The alliance builds upon the existing distribution agreement signed in August 2024 and solidifies a strategic partnership aimed at long-term growth.
SB C&S, founded in March 2014, operates in manufacturing, distributing, and providing IT-related products and services. As of March 5, 2026, SoftBank Corp holds a stake of 100% in SB C&S, which has a capital of ¥500 million. Recent financial highlights show total assets of ¥212.1 billion, ¥212.1 billion, and ¥240.4 billion for fiscal years ending March 2023, March 2024, and March 2025, respectively.
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