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Tokyo, June 17, 2025 - (JCN Newswire) - Global multi-asset broker Errante has released its latest market report titled, "U.S. Federal Reserve, Outlook for Interest Rate Cut Postponed, Inflation Slows, September Seen as 'Realistic Timing' for First Rate Cut." The report indicates that the Federal Reserve Board (FRB) is expected to keep the policy interest rate unchanged at the next FOMC (Federal Open Market Committee) meeting on June 18, and despite improvements in inflation indicators, September is considered a realistic starting point for a rate cut. However, there remains a strong cautious stance within the FRB, and the market is increasingly viewing that "clear signals for a rate cut" will still be some time away. For the full text, click here. https://acnnewswire.com/press-release/japanese/100239/

Tokyo, May 21, 2025 - (JCN Newswire) - T. Rowe Price Japan, Inc. (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Naoyuki Honda), a global asset management company based in Baltimore, Maryland, USA, which operates investment management services in 16 countries and leads the industry in active management, today announced the filing of its eighth publicly offered investment trust in Japan, "T. Rowe Price U.S. Equity Research Fund, nickname: S&P500 Pro" (hereinafter referred to as "S&P500 Pro") with the Kanto Local Finance Bureau. The initial subscription period for S&P500 Pro is scheduled from June 6 to June 12, 2025, with the establishment date planned for June 13. It will be available through our first online securities partner, Rakuten Securities, Inc. For the full press release, please refer to the following link: https://acnnewswire.com/press-release/japanese/99816/

Tokyo, May 12, 2025 - (JCN Newswire) - CNN announced that Elena Lee, the head of the Asia-Pacific region, has been appointed to the newly created global position of "Group Senior Vice President and Head of Asia-Pacific Region and Head of Global Production," and will lead the newly established CNN Global Production team. Mike McCarthy, Managing Editor of CNN Worldwide, stated: "Under her leadership, the feature team has consistently innovated, producing award-winning, multi-platform, editorially excellent, and engaging feature content, while building commercial partnerships with dynamic and successful brands that represent the world. Going forward, I am confident that she will leverage her experience, creativity, and skills to contribute to the further development of the network as she collaborates globally with digital, television, product, programming, marketing, public relations, and commercial departments."

Kyoto, May 9, 2025 - (JCN Newswire) - Valuufy, a startup specializing in value assessment, announced its partnership with a global technology company listed among the "Magnificent Seven" in the United States to conduct a comprehensive environmental impact assessment. This project, which began in March 2025, marks an important milestone for Valuufy, a value creation expert based in Kyoto. Kyle Barnes, CEO of Valuufy, stated: "It is extremely rare for Japanese startups to acquire major U.S. technology companies as clients. This is evidence that our approach resonates with the needs of advanced companies. ValuuCompass has been highly regarded for combining academic rigor with practical business value."

Tokyo, May 2, 2025 - (JCN Newswire) - The location-based app "Jagat" has held Japan's first "Jagat Treasure Hunt Event." This event saw many users participate, sparked by the appearance of a gold medal that symbolizes the event, allowing them to enjoy outdoor activities with friends and family. The new experience that merges digital and real-life elements promotes the joy of going outside, moving, and interacting directly. Barry Biegen, co-founder of Jagat, stated: "The Jagat Treasure Hunt Event is not just about gamification; it is a platform for building 'genuine, true connections.' In fact, we saw many users teaming up to decode hints and find the medal. We believe it is a wonderful opportunity to rediscover the city in a natural way with friends and family and create invaluable memories."

MOSCOW, April 29, 2025 - (JCN Newswire) - Representatives from over 100 individuals from 48 countries gathered at Russia's "Russian National Center" to participate in the open dialogue titled "The Future of the World: A New Platform for Global Growth." This inaugural event aims to create a platform for discussing the future of the global economy. The open dialogue will be held from April 28 to 30. Maxim Oreshkin, Deputy Chief of Staff of the President of the Russian Federation, attended the opening ceremony. He emphasized the significance of this open international event being held for the first time and pointed out the importance of shaping a new world economy. "Today, I welcome you to the Russian National Center in Moscow. In fact, we are hosting such an open international event for the first time. We will discuss new ideas together, develop new projects, and implement them to benefit our countries, humanity, and our people. Thank you. Welcome to Moscow," said Maxim Oreshkin.

Tokyo, April 25, 2025 - (JCN Newswire) - T. Rowe Price Japan Co., Ltd. (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Naoyuki Honda), the Japanese subsidiary of T. Rowe Price, a global asset management company based in Baltimore, Maryland, USA, which provides investment management services in 16 countries and leads the industry in active management, announced today that its "T. Rowe Price U.S. Value Equity Fund B Class (Unhedged)" has won the Best Fund Award at the "R&I Fund Awards 2025," selected by the Rating and Investment Information, Inc. (R&I), marking the first time the fund has received this award since its establishment in September 2021. Category: Investment Trust Subcategory: North American Equity Value Award: Best Fund Award Fund Name: T. Rowe Price U.S. Value Equity Fund B Class (Unhedged) Distributor: Nomura Securities For more details about the fund, please refer to the special page on our website (https://usv.troweprice.com/).

Tokyo, April 22, 2025 - (JCN Newswire) - AlixPartners, a global consulting firm (headquartered in New York, USA, with an office in Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan, represented by Takuo Uechi), has announced a research report targeting executives in the global automotive industry ahead of the "Shanghai International Automobile Show 2025" to be held from April 23. The report reveals that China's presence in the global automotive export market is further increasing. This is supported by the fact that, despite significant impacts from tariff measures on the industry, automobile sales to countries like Russia are steadily expanding in China. Tomoyuki Suzuki, Partner & Managing Director and leader of the Automotive & Manufacturing Practice in Japan, stated the following: "The functions of intelligent vehicles are emerging as a key competitive tool and are becoming an important factor in differentiating Chinese cars from overseas brands."

Solana Beach, California, April 22, 2025 - (JCN Newswire) - American Wave Machines (AWM), a leading company developing world-class surf pool facilities, has announced the launch of the mixed-use development project "PerfectSwell Zion" in Washington, Utah. This project is located at a hub for outdoor activities adjacent to Zion National Park, and AWM will collaborate with Desert Lakes LLC to advance the development. The commercial surf park will serve as the central facility of the luxury residential community "Zion Shores," which consists of waterfront single-family homes and beachfront townhouses. PerfectSwell Zion is set to be open to the public, with special benefits and surfing priority offered to residents of Zion Shores. PerfectSwell Zion is scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2027.

Tokyo, April 17, 2025 - (JCN Newswire) - Nozomi Energy Co., Ltd., a renewable energy platform established by JERA Cross, a subsidiary of JERA, and global investor Actis, has announced the signing of a contract for specific wholesale supply. This contract enables the provision of electricity utilizing specific wholesale supply and Hourly Matching to customers, aimed at achieving 24/7 carbon-free power. Jose Antonio Milan Ruano, CEO of Nozomi Energy, stated: "Supplying clean renewable power to Japan's leading energy companies is a new step in our strategy to accelerate Japan's energy transition. The increasing collaboration with other companies indicates that, in less than two years since our establishment, Nozomi Energy has established itself as a significant player in the Japanese market."

Austin, Texas, April 4, 2025 - (JCN Newswire) - The life sciences industry is rapidly evolving, with digital transformation (DX) at its core. As regulatory oversight intensifies and the demand for faster software development grows, companies face significant challenges in accelerating innovation while ensuring compliance. Tricentis, a leader in continuous testing for enterprises, offers comprehensive solutions to modernize computer system validation (CSV) and adopt a more efficient computer software assurance (CSA) model. Traditionally, software validation in the life sciences industry has been complex and often reliant on paper-based procedures, hindering the progress of digitalization. However, the FDA's announcement of CSA guidelines in 2022 provided companies with a clear pathway to transition to risk-based validation. The CSA model aims to facilitate the automation and efficiency of the validation process while reducing the burden of documentation, all while ensuring compliance with regulations such as FDA 21 CFR Part 11.

Tokyo, March 28, 2025 - (JCN Newswire) - Topcon Corporation (Stock Code: 7732, hereinafter referred to as "Topcon" or "the Company") announced today that it has decided to implement a management buyout (hereinafter referred to as "this MBO") led by its President and CEO, Takashi Eto. As part of this process, JIC Capital Corporation (hereinafter referred to as "JICC"), a fund management company established as a 100% subsidiary of KKR, one of the world's leading investment firms, and the Japan Innovation Network (hereinafter referred to as "JIC"), will participate in the capital. As part of this MBO, KKR plans to acquire Topcon's common stock and stock acquisition rights through a public tender offer (hereinafter referred to as "this public tender offer") conducted by TK Corporation (hereinafter referred to as "the Public Offeror"), which is under the investment fund managed by KKR. Topcon's board of directors has resolved to express its support for and recommend participation in this public tender offer. The public tender offer price in this public tender offer has been agreed upon through ongoing discussions and negotiations between KKR and Topcon, set at 3,300 yen per share of common stock.

Tokyo, March 28, 2025 - (JCN Newswire) - Talcott Financial Group, a global life insurance group providing comprehensive risk solutions, announced today that its subsidiary, Talcott Life Re, has entered into a block reinsurance agreement with Japan Post Insurance Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Japan Post Insurance"). Imran Siddiqi, CEO of Talcott, commented, "We are very pleased to announce the signing of this agreement with Japan Post Insurance. This marks our second reinsurance transaction in Japan and will further advance our business expansion overseas. The signing of this agreement reflects our commitment to providing comprehensive risk solutions in the Japanese market and demonstrates the high level of expertise and enthusiasm of our team. We look forward to nurturing a long-term and positive partnership with Japan Post Insurance."

Tokyo, March 28, 2025 - (JCN Newswire) - The location-based social networking app "Jagat" has officially launched the "Jagat Treasure Hunt Event" in Japan, starting to offer it to Japanese users. Focusing on mutual interaction among app users, Jagat has garnered significant attention in Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, and the Philippines. With this event expansion to Japan, it aims to provide a "new experience" that allows users to explore their local areas while deepening connections with family, friends, and partners. The Jagat Treasure Hunt Event is an activity where participants search for medals using location information on the app in various cities in the real world. This activity is designed to promote movement, local exploration, and outdoor time with family, friends, and partners. Currently, the event is being held in Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Yokohama, Fukuoka, Kyoto, Kawasaki, Chiba, Kobe, and Saitama, with plans for further expansion based on user feedback. Jagat was founded in 2022 by Barry Beagen and Zhe Loy, with bases in Singapore and Indonesia.

Mahe, Seychelles, March 28, 2025 - (JCN Newswire) - Move Digital Limited, led by technology entrepreneur and strategist Kristof Schöffling, has announced an ambitious roadmap for 2025, establishing its position as a global leader in innovations in artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, and robotics. Operating in Monaco, Thailand, Tokyo, Sydney, and Hong Kong, Move Digital is fulfilling its mission to integrate advanced technologies into everyday life before mainstream adoption.

Tokyo, March 25, 2025 - (JCN Newswire) - KKR announced that on March 24, it entered into a memorandum regarding the privatization transaction of Fujisoft Inc. (Securities Code: 9749, hereinafter "Fujisoft") through FK Corporation (hereinafter "FK"), a special purpose company under the investment fund managed by KKR. This memorandum outlines mutual cooperation with Fujisoft's founding family to execute a stock merger (hereinafter "this squeeze-out") to ensure that the shareholders of Fujisoft are only FK and N.F.C. Co., Ltd. (hereinafter "N.F.C."), to support various proposals related to this transaction, including this squeeze-out, at the extraordinary general meeting of shareholders scheduled for April 25, 2025, and to agree on the transfer of Fujisoft shares held by N.F.C. to Fujisoft after the completion of this squeeze-out (hereinafter "this treasury stock acquisition").

Tokyo, March 25, 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 memorandum of understanding (MOU) to form a broad partnership with Engie through supply and energy management activities. José Antonio Milan Luano, CEO of Nozomi Energy, stated: "We are pleased to collaborate with Engie, a global provider of renewable energy and decarbonization solutions, and a world leader in renewable energy PPAs. We share Engie's purpose of accelerating the transition to a carbon-neutral economy, and this initiative will evolve into an innovative and broad partnership to meet the needs of the Japanese market."

Tokyo, March 17, 2025 - (JCN Newswire) - Global consulting firm AlixPartners has released survey results indicating that the automotive industry will face the most "disruption (a transformative change in the market or business model)" in 2025. Stephen Tapley, a partner in AlixPartners' Automotive and Manufacturing Practice, stated: "It is noteworthy that automotive executives highly value their talent management capabilities and corporate culture while candidly acknowledging concerns about the workforce. However, it is evident that there is a skills gap, and particularly as the industry integrates more with the technology sector, this gap is not being filled internally within the industry." This press release and the full report of the "Disruption Index 2025 Edition" (in English) can be viewed at the link. https://disruption.alixpartners.com/%20https:/www.alixpartners.com/disruption-index/

Solana Beach, California, March 11, 2025 - (JCN Newswire) - American Wave Machines (AWM), a leader in world-class surf pool facilities, has announced the commencement of the installation of PerfectSwell in São Paulo, Brazil's vibrant financial hub. AWM is partnering with Brazilian luxury real estate development company JHSF to open the second PerfectSwell location at the São Paulo Surf Club. Against the backdrop of the iconic Ponte Estaiada bridge, Brazil's top professional surfers Italo Ferreira and Miguel Pupo, along with AWM's Rob Kelly, tested the latest PerfectSwell technology. The installation is expected to be completed in March.

On March 10, 2025, in Laval, Quebec / March 11, Tokyo - (JCN Newswire) - Alimentation Couche-Tard (hereinafter referred to as "Couche-Tard" or "the Company") (listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange: ATD) today announced the following statement regarding its acquisition proposal for Seven & I Holdings Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Seven & I"). Couche-Tard holds deep respect for the business that Seven & I has built, including its business model, franchise network, and brand established in Japan and around the world. We have long been convinced that there is a unique strategic fit between our company and Seven & I. By integrating the two companies, we believe we can accelerate the growth of the 7-Eleven brand globally and strengthen Seven & I's business in many regions around the world, achieving greater results together than either company could achieve alone. For the full text, please refer to this link: https://acnnewswire.com/press-release/japanese/96892/

Tokyo, March 4, 2025 - (JCN Newswire) - Pride One Entertainment Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya, Tokyo, CEO: Yasushi Akutagawa) has announced the planning and concept for a new film titled "Fellers (tentative)" to mark the 80th anniversary of the post-war period. "Fellers" will be a grand historical spectacle that looks into history from the perspective that it was an American officer, Bonner Fellers, and a few Christians who saved the Emperor immediately after World War II. Mr. Akutagawa was the original creator and producer of the 2012 film "Emperor" (production cost: 3 billion yen). "Emperor" also focused on Bonner Fellers, but it was interpreted in various ways and differed significantly from Akutagawa's original concept, ultimately becoming a love story between Bonner Fellers, played by Matthew Fox, and a fictional Japanese girlfriend. Currently, the production project is underway with filming scheduled for 2027 (in Japan and New Zealand) and a planned release in the fall of 2028. Pride One Entertainment is anticipating a total budget of 5 billion yen, including 4 billion yen for production and 1 billion yen for P&A, and is seeking sponsorship.

Seoul, South Korea, February 22, 2025 - (JCN Newswire) - Dante, the leader of BRAZY, the first project artist of the virtual label JUNKY CREAM, will release his debut single album "PARADOX" on February 21, marking the start of his full-fledged activities. JUNKY CREAM is a virtual label co-founded by Chrome, a CG supervisor and director/producer with a background as a K-POP dancer, and GLITCH, based in Seoul and California. Through this project, they will showcase innovative styles and techniques not seen in the existing virtual scene.

Tokyo, February 20, 2025 - (JCN Newswire) - KKR announced that through FK Corporation, a special purpose company under the investment fund managed by KKR (hereinafter referred to as "the Offeror"), it has completed the second phase of a two-step public tender offer (hereinafter referred to as "the Public Tender Offer") for the common stock and stock acquisition rights of Fuji Soft, Inc. (Securities Code: 9749, hereinafter referred to as "Fuji Soft"). The Offeror received subscriptions exceeding the minimum ownership ratio set at 19.25%, which is necessary for a stock merger aimed at privatization (bringing the total to 53.22% when combined with the 33.97% acquired in the first phase of the public tender offer), and the Public Tender Offer was completed on February 19, 2025. With the completion of the second phase of the public tender offer, the Offeror is expected to acquire a total of 35,753,281 shares of common stock and 758,400 stock acquisition rights (after conversion to shares) of Fuji Soft, in addition to the shares acquired in the first phase of the public tender offer (total ownership ratio: 57.92%). Settlement for the second phase of the public tender offer is scheduled to begin on February 27, 2025. Full text: https://acnnewswire.com/press-release/japanese/96236/

Tokyo, February 14, 2025 - (JCN Newswire) - Global consulting firm AlixPartners (headquartered in New York, USA, with a branch in Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan, represented by Takuro Uechi, hereinafter referred to as "the Company") has announced the release of the "AlixPartners Disruption Index 2025 Edition" (hereinafter referred to as "this survey"). This year's survey highlights a paradoxical trend, revealing that while two-thirds of executives report that their businesses are facing significant disruptions, the level of anxiety remains stable, indicating that they are managing to maintain balance. Furthermore, responses from the highest-performing companies show that they are not only becoming accustomed to disruptions but are also actively embracing them and leveraging them to drive transformation. For the full report (in English), please refer to the following link: https://www.alixpartners.com/disruption-index/

Tokyo, February 4, 2025 - (JCN Newswire) - FK Corporation (hereinafter referred to as "FK Corporation" or "the Offeror"), a special purpose company under the investment fund managed by KKR, today submitted a correction statement (hereinafter referred to as "this Correction Statement") regarding the second round of the two-stage public tender offer (hereinafter referred to as "this Public Tender Offer") for the common stock (hereinafter referred to as "Target Shares") and stock acquisition rights of Fuji Soft Incorporated (Securities Code: 9749, hereinafter referred to as "Fuji Soft" or "the Target") through FK Corporation, which was filed on November 20, 2024 (including corrections made by the correction statements submitted on December 19, 2024, January 9, 2025, and January 24, 2025). Please refer to the full text here: https://acnnewswire.com/press-release/japanese/95766/

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/