Actpro Holdings has formed a capital alliance with Improve Co., Ltd., acquiring a 55% stake to enhance its operational synergies and advisory services in Japan's IR industry.

Target Company Information

Actpro Holdings, headquartered in Minato, Tokyo, represented by President Manabu Shintani, has announced its capital alliance with Improve Co., Ltd., also located in Minato, Tokyo, and led by President Kotaro Yanase, effective August 1, 2025. As part of this partnership, Actpro will acquire 55% of Improve's outstanding shares.

On the same day, an extraordinary shareholders' meeting was convened where Manabu Shintani was appointed as a director of Improve. Additionally, via a third-party allocation of new shares by Actpro Holdings and Kotaro Yanase, Improve's capital has been increased to 10 million yen. Following this capital increase, Actpro’s shareholding ratio remains unchanged at 55%.

Industry Overview in Japan

Improve Co., Ltd. operates primarily in the investor relations (IR) sector, focusing on supporting publicly listed companies and those preparing for public offerings. The demand for IR services has grown in Japan as more