CRF Corporation Confirms Stock Transfer to Ryobi Systems and Continued Partnership with APT

CRF Corporation Confirms Stock Transfer and Partnership Continuation

CRF Corporation, headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo, has made an important announcement regarding its subsidiary, APT Corporation. Effective July 31, 2026, CRF will transfer the shares of APT to Ryobi Systems. This transfer marks a significant evolution in CRF's business strategy, but it also ensures the strength of their ongoing partnership in the field of logistics automation solutions.

Overview of APT Corporation

APT Corporation was founded on August 3, 2009, and operates out of Chiba City in Japan. The company has become a leading player in developing and providing warehouse automation and warehouse management systems. With a solid number of 2,750 issued shares, CRF held 58.1% of APT's stock prior to this transfer. The current representative director, Ryota Inoue, has guided APT's mission to innovate within the logistics sector, strengthening its commitment to delivering cutting-edge automation solutions.

Before the stock transfer, CRF owned 1,600 shares of common stock in APT, accounting for a 68.3% shareholding ratio. Following the transfer, CRF will hold 0% of APT's shares, marking the end of their direct ownership, but they will continue to collaborate in automating logistics facilities.

Details of the Stock Transfer

The stock transfer to Ryobi Systems is a strategic move that aims to expand the reach of APT's automation capabilities. The financial details of the transfer remain confidential as agreed upon by both parties involved in the transaction.

Despite the change in ownership, both CRF and APT are dedicated to maintaining their collaborative efforts in developing automation solutions within logistics facilities. They officially signed an agreement on the same date as the transaction to solidify their ongoing partnership.

About CRF Corporation

CRF Corporation has positioned itself as a leader in the logistics real estate sector, focusing on a wide range of services from development and tenant leasing to asset management and property management. The company champions the slogan ‘Creating the Future of Connectivity’ and has been actively engaged in creating a robust logistics infrastructure in Japan. Their flagship logistics facility brand,