Corporate Events

Kakaku.com, Inc., Board Meeting, Sep 28, 2026. Agenda: To consider the dissolution of capital alliance with KDDI CORPORATION while continuing the business alliance; and to consider the resulting change in the company's other affiliated companies.

On August 20, 2026, Oasis Management announced that it is pressing Kakaku.com, Inc. to seek a higher takeover price as a bidding contest for the company continues.

On August 18, 2026, Oasis Management Company Limited announced that it does not support the tender offer for Kakaku.com Co., Ltd. by Kamgras 1 Co., Ltd. at 3,570 yen per share. Oasis, a 19.5% shareholder, stated it has no intention of tendering its shares below 3,640 yen per share, a price level proposed by another potential acquirer. Oasis requested Kakaku.com's Board of Directors and special committee to either withdraw their support for the Kamgras 1 tender offer or renegotiate for a higher price.

Kakaku.com, Inc. provided consolidated earnings guidance for the six months ending September 30, 2026 and Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2027. For the six months, the company expects revenue to be JPY 53,700 million, operating profit to be JPY 13,700 million, profit attributable to owners of the parent to be JPY 9,200 million and Basic earnings per share to be JPY 46.50. For the year, the company expects revenue to be JPY 114,500 million, operating profit to be JPY 30,800 million, profit attributable to owners of the parent to be JPY 20,700 million and Basic earnings per share to be JPY 104.63.

Kakaku.com, Inc., Board Meeting, Jul 01, 2026. Agenda: To consider resolution to maintain the board's opinion in favor of the Tender Offer, but to withdraw its opinion recommending that the Company's shareholders tender their shares in the Tender Offer.

Kakaku.com, Inc., Board Meeting, Jul 02, 2026. Agenda: To consider to express an opinion in favor of the Tender Offer and recommend that the Company's shareholders tender their shares in the Tender Offer, and leave the decision on whether the Share Acquisition Rights Holders tender their Share Acquisition Rights in the Tender Offer to the discretion of those Share Acquisition Rights Holders.

LY Corporation (TSE:4689) and Bain Capital Private Equity, LP proposed to acquire Kakaku.com, Inc. (TSE:2371) for approximately ¥640 billion on May 7, 2026. A cash consideration will be paid by LY Corporation and Bain Capital Private Equity, LP. As part of consideration, ¥593.5 billion valued at ¥3000 per share is paid towards common equity of Kakaku.com, Inc. As of May 13, 2026 the tender offer price has been increased from ¥3000 to ¥3292 per share and as part of consideration for approximately ¥639.4 billion is being paid towards common equity of Kakaku.com, Inc. The offer represents a competing bid to the offer made by Digital Garage, Inc. (TSE:4819), BPEA Private Equity Fund IX managed by EQT Private Capital Asia to acquire 61.9% Kakaku.com, Inc. on May 12, 2026 for approximately ¥370 billion. LY Corporation (TSE:4689) and Bain Capital Private Equity, LP cancelled the acquisition of Kakaku.com, Inc. (TSE:2371) on June 5, 2026. The Company does not have any intention to accept the Third-Party Proposal, nor is there any fact that the Company is in discussions with any third party other than EQT regarding the Transaction. Therefore, to the extent that the Third-Party Proposal is premised on the Company’s acceptance, the Company considers its feasibility to be insufficient. The Company will continue to work toward the realization of the Transaction under the consortium with EQT.

Kakaku.com, Inc. announced that they will report Q1, 2027 results on Aug 05, 2026

Kakaku.com, Inc. at its board meeting held on May 12, 2026 resolved not to pay dividends of surplus with a record date of September 30, 2026 (end of the second quarter) and March 31, 2027 (fiscal year-end). Details of the dividend with a record date of September 30, 2026 (end of the second quarter): Dividend per Share resolved JPY 0.00 per share for the period ending September 30, 2026 as compared to JPY 27.00 per share provided previously. For the fiscal year-ending March 31, 2027, the board resolved to pay JPY 0.00 per share as compared to JPY 27.00 per share provided previously. Rationale: At the Board of Directors meeting held today, the Company resolved to support the Tender Offer and recommend that shareholders tender their shares. The Board further resolved to leave the decision of whether to tender share acquisition rights to the discretion of the respective holders. This resolution is based on the premise that the Tender Offeror intends to acquire the Company as a wholly-owned subsidiary, resulting in the eventual delisting of the Company Shares. For further details, please refer to the Company's Opinion Press Release announced separately today. The Company's basic policy has been to maintain stable and continuous dividends with a target payout ratio of 50% or more, balancing ongoing growth investments with shareholder returns while improving profitability and capital efficiency. However, the tender offer price per Company Share and the tender offer price per share acquisition right were comprehensively determined on the assumption that no dividends of surplus would be paid for the record dates of September 30, 2026, and March 31, 2027. Accordingly, the Company has resolved not to pay dividends for these record dates.

Kakaku.com, Inc., Board Meeting, May 20, 2026. Agenda: To consider Changes in Directors and Officers.

Kakaku.com, Inc. reported earnings results for the full year ended March 31, 2026. For the full year, the company reported sales was JPY 94,127 million compared to JPY 78,435 million a year ago. Net income was JPY 18,803 million compared to JPY 20,032 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was JPY 95.05 compared to JPY 101.33 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was JPY 95.02 compared to JPY 101.29 a year ago.

Kakaku.com, Inc., Board Meeting, May 12, 2026. Agenda: To consider to abolish the restricted shares remuneration plan for Directors of the Company, subject to the successful completion of the tender offer (the "Tender Offer") by Kamgras 1 K.K. for the Company's common shares and share acquisition rights; and to consider Notice Regarding Dividends of Surplus (No Dividend); and to consider Partial Amendment to the Notice Regarding Disposal of Treasury Shares as Restricted Shares Remuneration.

Kakaku.com, Inc., Annual General Meeting, Jun 18, 2026, at 10:00 Tokyo Standard Time. Location: "HOURAI," 2nd floor, Meiji Kinenkan Minato-ku Tokyo Japan Agenda: To consider the business report and the consolidated financial statements for the 29th fiscal year (from April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026) and the results of audits of the consolidated financial statements by the financial auditor and the audit and supervisory committee; to consider the non-consolidated financial statements for the 29th fiscal year (from April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026); to consider appropriation of surplus; to consider election of seven directors excluding directors who are audit and supervisory committee members; and to consider other matters.

Shares of Kakaku.com, Inc. (TSE:2371) rose sharply on April 23, 2026 after Bloomberg reported that Swedish buyout firm EQT AB (publ) (OM:EQT) was considering a takeover of the Japanese shopping website. Kakaku shares jumped 9.2% to a three-month high of JPY 2,316.0. Bloomberg reported that EQT was working with a financial adviser to consider an offer for the Japanese firm, citing people familiar with the matter. Kakaku’s market capitalization is about $2.5 billion as of April, with shares of the firm trading up 1.6% so far in 2026.

Kakaku.com, Inc., 2026 Earnings Call, May 08, 2026

Kakaku.com, Inc. announced that they will report fiscal year 2026 results on May 08, 2026

IID, Inc. (TSE:6038) agreed to acquire webCG Inc from Kakaku.com, Inc. (TSE:2371) on February 24, 2026. Through this share acquisition, the Company intends to build an information infrastructure that combines reliability and expertise in the automotive industry, which is undergoing historic change, and thereby further strengthen the Group's automotive media business as a growth area for medium to long term. The expected completion of the transaction is February 27, 2026.

Kakaku.com, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors approved on February 18, 2026, the following organizational changes and executive officer appointments. The Company will implement the following organizational changes while maintaining its structure where corporate functions report directly to the President and operations are executed under a four-company system: the Company will establish an AI Product Development Department for the purpose of promoting the utilization of AI across its various businesses, the Company will establish a Group Governance Department to further enhance governance across the group.

Kakaku.com, Inc. announces the appointment of several executive officers, effective April 1, 2026. Takehito has been appointed as Senior Managing Executive Officer. Yuichi Kashima has been appointed as Executive Officer. Takahiro Saito has been appointed as Executive Officer. Kazuhiro Kimura has been appointed as Executive Officer. Tetsuya Abe has been appointed as Executive Officer. Hiroshi Kawaguchi has been appointed as Executive Officer. Teppei Hori has been appointed as Executive Officer.

Kakaku.com, Inc. reported earnings results for the nine months ended December 31, 2025. For the nine months, the company reported sales was JPY 68,891 million compared to JPY 56,687 million a year ago. Net income was JPY 14,369 million compared to JPY 15,098 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was JPY 72.64 compared to JPY 76.38 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was JPY 72.62 compared to JPY 76.34 a year ago.

Kakaku.com, Inc., Q3 2026 Earnings Call, Feb 04, 2026

Kakaku.com, Inc. announced the passing of Mr. Daisuke Tominaga, a Director of the Company, on January 25, 2026, and has consequently resigned from his position as Director on the same date. Following this resignation, the number of directors remains in compliance with the requirements set forth in applicable laws and the Articles of Incorporation.

Kakaku.com, Inc. expected to report Fiscal Year 2026 results on May 8, 2026. This event was calculated by S&P Global (Created on January 2, 2026).

Kakaku.com, Inc. (TSE:2371) signed a basic agreement to acquire 85.10% stake in engage business operated by en Inc. from en Inc. (TSE:4849) for ¥4.4 billion on December 17, 2025. The consideration consists of common equity of Kakaku.com, Inc. having a value of ¥4.45 billion to be issued for assets of engage business operated by en Inc. The companies are scheduled to enter into an agreement in January 2026. For the period ending March 31, 2025, engage business operated by en Inc. reported total revenue of ¥7.9 billion. The expected completion of the transaction is April 2026.

Kakaku.com, Inc., Board Meeting, Dec 17, 2025. Agenda: To consider and approve to resolved to execute a basic agreement as outlined below with respect to the engage business operated by en Inc; and to consider any other matters.

Kakaku.com, Inc. announced that they will report Q3, 2026 results on Feb 04, 2026

Kakaku.com, Inc. announced dividend for the second quarter ended September 30, 2025. For the second quarter, the company announced dividend of JPY 25.00 per share as compared JPY 25.00 per share paid a year ago. The dividend is payable on December 1, 2025.

Kakaku.com, Inc., ¥ 25.0, Cash Dividend, Mar-30-2026

Kakaku.com, Inc. expected to report Q3 2026 results on February 2, 2026. This event was calculated by S&P Global (Created on December 10, 2025).