Strike Group Completes Transition to Holding Company Structure for Enhanced Governance and Specialization

Transition to a Holding Company Structure Completed

On April 1, 2026, Strike, Inc. announced the completion of its transformation into a holding company structure under the new name, Strike Group, Inc. This significant transition follows the decision made on October 17, 2025, for restructuring via absorption-type company split, which has allowed the M&A brokerage business to continue under the name Strike, Inc. (previously called Strike Preparation Company).

Background and Purpose of the Transition

The mission of Strike Group is to "create partners who change the world." This has been the guiding principle as the company has steadily grown its M&A brokerage services. The recent trends in the domestic M&A market, characterized by increasingly larger and complex transactions and the strategic business reorganization needs of listed companies, led to the decision to adopt a holding company structure.

This transition aims to simultaneously strengthen governance across the group and deepen expertise within each business domain. By establishing a more defined structure, the company believes it can better support its clients and create value at every stage of M&A processes. The newly formed holding company, Strike Group, will focus on overarching group management strategies, enhance M&A strategies, and improve governance, while also optimizing specialized functions such as M&A brokerage, financial advisory (FA), and M&A strategy consulting.

Overview of Strike Group, Inc.

Key Information:

- Company Name: Strike Group, Inc.
- Location: 1-2-1 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
- Main Business: Management of the group and operations
- CEO: Kunihiko Arai
- Capital: 823 million JPY
- Fiscal Year End: September 30

Overview of Strike, Inc.

Key Information:

- Company Name: Strike, Inc.
- Location: 1-2-1 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
- Main Business: M&A brokerage
- CEOs: Kunihiko Arai (CEO), Kazuya Kaneda (President)
- Capital: 10 million JPY
- Fiscal Year End: September 30

Strike Group Organizational Structure (from April 1, 2026)

As part of the group, Strike Group, a listed company on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market under the ticker code 6196, was established in July 1997. Its head office is located in the Mitsui Bussan Building, 15th floor, in Otemachi, Tokyo.

With a focus on supporting M&A processes, clients can expect a more streamlined and efficient experience through the enhanced governance and specialization that this new structure aims to provide. The transition marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of Strike Group as it continues to strive for excellence in the field of M&A consulting.