FCE Announces Establishment of New Subsidiary

FCE announces that, at the board of directors meeting held today, it has resolved to establish a new subsidiary as detailed below.

1. Reasons for Establishing the Subsidiary

Under its purpose of "Creating a Future Full of Challenges," FCE is engaged in various businesses aimed at solving social issues. Recently, AI (Artificial Intelligence) technology has been evolving rapidly, holding the potential to fundamentally transform society and industrial structures. FCE recognizes this as a significant growth opportunity.

To respond swiftly and flexibly to these dynamic changes and to establish new core businesses at an early stage, FCE has decided to establish a new company specialized in AI-related ventures.

The specific objectives and background for establishing this new company are as follows:

① Rapid Decision-Making and Maximized Collaboration Opportunities through Independent Legal Entity

In the fast-changing AI sector, rapid decision-making and agile operations are critical. By establishing an independent legal entity with a dedicated partnership interface, FCE will be able to broadly and swiftly explore collaboration opportunities with multiple AI-related companies.

② Accelerated Launch of New Business Initiatives

By actively adopting innovative approaches and flexible validation methods beyond traditional frameworks, the new company will operate with speed and agility, aiming to establish a new pillar of business that will drive the future of the FCE Group.

Through the establishment of this subsidiary, FCE aims to achieve specialized and strategic business operations, accelerating the launch of new ventures and enhancing the corporate value of the entire FCE Group.

2. Overview of the New Subsidiary

(1) Company Name

FCE AIX Inc. (pronounced "A.I.X.")

(2) Location

2-4-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo

(3) Representatives

Chairman and President: Junetsu Ishikawa

President and CEO: Yukihiko Onoue

(4) Business Activities

AI-related businesses, partnerships and investments in AI startups

(5) Capital

9.9 million JPY

(6) Establishment Date

October 1, 2026 (planned)

(7) Shareholders and Ownership Ratio

FCE Inc.: 100%

(8) Relationship between the Listed Company and the Subsidiary

Capital Relationship

The subsidiary will be established as a wholly-owned subsidiary (100% owned by FCE).

Personnel Relationship

The President and Directors of FCE will concurrently serve as Directors of the new subsidiary.

Business Relationship

To be determined

3. Timeline

(1) Board Resolution Date

July 13, 2026

(2) Company Establishment Date

October 1, 2026 (planned)

(3) Business Launch Date

October 2026 (planned)

4. Future Outlook

The impact of this initiative on FCE Group's financial performance is expected to be minimal.

Should any material impact on performance be identified in the future, it will be disclosed promptly.

FCE Inc.

Established: April 21, 2017

President and CEO: Junetsu Ishikawa

Stock Code: 9564

Head Office: 9th and 10th Floors, Shinjuku NS Building, 2-4-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo

Business: DX Promotion, Corporate Training, Publishing

URL: https://fce-hd.co.jp/

Under the purpose of "Creating a Future Full of Challenges," FCE is committed to maximizing human capital and operates in DX promotion and corporate training.

"Robopat AI" (https://fce-pat.co.jp/), ranked No.1 among approximately 7,300 products (No.2 among 10,000 products in 2024) as the "Strongest IT Tool" (※1), the subscription-based online training system "Smart Boarding" (https://smartboarding.net/) that streamlines employee onboarding, the globally bestselling "7 Habits" with 50 million copies sold worldwide and 2.7 million in Japan (https://fce-publishing.co.jp/), and the AI productivity platform "AI OMNI AGENT" (https://www.fce-aiomniagent.com/) are among the services offered to SMEs, large enterprises, local governments, and educational institutions across Japan.

※1 Based on ITreview Best Software in Japan 2023

※2 Based on ITreview Best Software in Japan 2024