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Tokyo, January 24, 2025 - (JCN Newswire) - FK Corporation (hereinafter referred to as "FK Corporation" or "the Offeror"), a special purpose company under an investment fund managed by KKR, today submitted a correction statement (hereinafter referred to as "this Correction Statement") regarding the second round of the two-step public tender offer (hereinafter referred to as "this Public Tender Offer") for the common stock and stock acquisition rights of Fuji Soft, Inc. (Securities Code: 9749, hereinafter referred to as "Fuji Soft") through FK Corporation, which was submitted on November 20, 2024 (including corrections made by the correction statements submitted on December 19, 2024, and January 9, 2025). The submission of this Correction Statement is in response to the decision to extend the public tender offer period for the second round of the public tender offer, which was previously set to end on January 24, 2025, to February 7, 2025. Furthermore, there is no change to the public tender offer price of 9,451 yen per share of common stock, and no consideration for changes is being made.

Tokyo, January 24, 2025 - (JCN Newswire) - Global consulting firm AlixPartners announced that David Garfield and Rob Hornby will assume the roles of co-Chief Executive Officers effective February 1, 2025. The two new co-CEOs are currently serving as senior executives at the company and were appointed after a thorough consideration of candidates both inside and outside the organization. Garfield and Hornby will succeed Simon Freakley, who has served as CEO since 2015, and Freakley will take on the role of Executive Chairman of the company.

Tokyo, January 17, 2025 - (JCN Newswire) - Knowledge Creation Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Kohei Kawamoto) has announced a significant update to its app-based trading platform "Trade Stand" (abbreviated as "Toresta"), which allows individual investors to easily conduct automated trading of Japanese stocks (including algorithmic trading) via smartphones and home computers. Starting from January 17, 2025 (Friday), the platform will also support automated trading of "U.S. stocks" in addition to the existing Japanese stock trading. With this major update, Trade Stand (Toresta) has evolved into a comprehensive automated trading tool that accommodates not only Japanese stocks but also algorithmic trading of U.S. stocks. ▼Register for Trade Stand (Toresta) {Free}▼ https://tradestand.jp/ *You can also download the app {Free} from here.

Tokyo, January 17, 2025 - (JCN Newswire) - Japan Investment Corporation (Investment Advisory/Agency, Financial Instruments Business Operator Registration Number: Kanto Finance Bureau Director (Financial Instruments) No. 2747, Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director: Rui Tanaka) has officially released the regular version of its latest AI technology-based automatic stock screening system (application) 'AI Stock Screener' on January 17, 2025 (Friday). ◆ About Downloading 'AI Stock Screener' You can download 'AI Stock Screener' from the dedicated site below. Experience the next generation of stock management powered by AI. ▼ [Free] Download 'AI Stock Screener' ▼ https://jioinc.jp/ai-screener/ * You can download the app for free from here. ▼ AI Stock Screener Video Explanation [Investment Advisor Channel] ▼ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kL1xGousqO8

On January 16, 2025, Chonburi, Thailand - Amata Corporation, which is listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand and engages in industrial estate development, celebrates the 50th anniversary of its founder, Vikrom Kromadit, and the success of its business operations in Thailand and Vietnam. Both countries are attracting attention from manufacturing companies worldwide seeking a base in Southeast Asia due to their geopolitical advantages. Amata's history began in the mid-1970s. At that time, Mr. Vikrom was a young man who had just graduated from National Taiwan University and was starting his entrepreneurial journey in his home country of Thailand. After engaging in import and export business and business consulting, he ventured into the industrial estate business. Today, Amata develops and operates top-tier industrial estates in Thailand and Vietnam, hosting over 1,500 global manufacturing companies. Amata's clients include Fortune 500 companies such as BASF, BMW, Bosch, Bridgestone, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Cardinal Health, Conch, Denso, Foxconn, GAC, Idemitsu, Magna, Mitsubishi Chemical, Mitsubishi Electric, Nestle, PepsiCo, POSCO, Sony, Toyota Tsusho, and Toyota, among others.

Tokyo, January 16, 2025 - (JCN Newswire) - Global consulting firm AlixPartners has announced the expansion of its turnaround and restructuring practice in the Japanese market. This field is expected to see an increasing demand for corporate transformation support, and to enhance this support, Masaru Niwa has been appointed as Partner & Managing Director. Niwa has over 25 years of experience and achievements in consistently supporting Japanese companies from the formulation of management strategies to investment execution, including organizational and operational building, as well as business revitalization and restructuring, with a particular focus on management strategy formulation and business revitalization and restructuring.

Tokyo, January 15, 2025 - (JCN Newswire) - Nozomi Energy, a renewable energy platform established by Actis, a global investor in sustainable infrastructure, specializing in Japan (Minato-ku, Tokyo, CEO: José Antonio Milan Luano, hereinafter referred to as "the Company"), has signed a Corporate Power Purchase Agreement (CPPA) with Tohoku Electric Power. José Antonio Milan Luano, CEO of Nozomi Energy, stated the following: “At Nozomi Energy, we provide advanced CPPAs tailored to the needs of our partners. Leveraging our extensive expertise in renewable energy and deep understanding of market trends, we offer innovative solutions that enable companies to achieve their sustainability goals while securing reliable and cost-effective energy. Our commitment to excellence and collaboration ensures a seamless experience, allowing off-takers to focus on their growth while contributing to a more environmentally friendly future.”

Taipei, Taiwan, January 15, 2025 - (JCN Newswire) - According to the latest report by The Icons, YESIANG Enterprise, a leader in green technology innovation based in Taiwan, is gaining international attention through innovative solutions in the semiconductor industry. Under the leadership of Zhang Xinyin, the company's director and ESG officer, YESIANG has integrated cutting-edge sustainability strategies with advanced filtration technology, setting new standards for environmental responsibility and economic value. Zhuang Shijie, the chairman and CEO of YESIANG Enterprise, and Zhang Xinyin, the director and ESG officer, showcased world-leading innovative filtration technology. This product integrates the benefits of recycling and waste reduction, highlighting how the concept of a circular economy can innovate the semiconductor supply chain. Both are promoting green transformation with the aim of elevating Taiwan's sustainable innovation to the international stage and establishing a model for the coexistence of industry and environment.

Tokyo, January 9, 2025 - (JCN Newswire) - FK Corporation (hereinafter referred to as "FK Corporation" or "the Offeror"), a special purpose company under an investment fund managed by KKR, today submitted a correction statement (hereinafter referred to as "this Correction Statement") regarding the second round of the two-step public tender offer (hereinafter referred to as "this Public Tender Offer") for the common stock and stock acquisition rights of Fuji Soft, Inc. (Securities Code: 9749, hereinafter referred to as "Fuji Soft"), which FK Corporation submitted on November 20, 2024 (including matters corrected by the correction statement submitted on December 19, 2024). The submission of this Correction Statement is in connection with the decision to extend the public tender offer period for the second round of the public tender offer, which was previously set to end on January 9, 2025, to January 24, 2025. Furthermore, there is no change to the public tender offer price of 9,451 yen per share of common stock, and no consideration for changes is being made. URL https://acnnewswire.com/press-release/japanese/95119/