TOKYO, May 18 (Pulse News Wire) – Ridge-i Inc. (5572.T) resolved to acquire SK Collaboration Co., Ltd.
(SKC) at its board meeting held, making SKC's subsidiary, Zousen Information Co., Ltd., a grandchild company. The acquisition aims to strengthen Ridge-i’s AI transformation (AX) delivery capabilities by integrating SKC’s expertise in system development and operations. With the acquisition, Ridge-i will enhance its AX delivery model by combining SKC’s deep understanding of customer processes with advanced AI technology. Specifically, Ridge-i plans to leverage SKC’s extensive pool of project management (PM) and Forward Deployed Engineers (FDEs) to support multiple large-scale AX projects simultaneously.
Additionally, the deal will stabilize Ridge-i’s revenue base through continued operation of existing systems developed and maintained by Zousen Information. Zousen Information, established in 1981, specializes in custom software solutions for businesses, particularly in finance and operational sectors. It currently employs around 80 staff members, including approximately 10 PMs and 60 engineers who work closely with clients' systems. The transaction is expected to close on May 21, 2026, subject to regulatory approvals.
Ridge-i anticipates minimal impact on its fiscal year ending July 2026 but expects the combined performance to reflect in future earnings forecasts.
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