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Truestar Announces Independent Operation Through MBO

Truestar Co., Ltd., located in Minato, Tokyo, has officially announced that it will become an independent entity effective March 31, 2026, following a Management Buyout (MBO). This strategic decision welcomes Mitsubishi UFJ Capital, Hachijuni Investment, and Giken Shoji International as new shareholders, setting the stage for a new chapter in Truestar's operations.

Previously, Truestar operated as a consulting firm aimed at helping large companies leverage data through implementation consulting. With expertise focused on data engineering and data science, the company has constantly worked to support the effective utilization of data. Truestar's growth sectors also include data commerce, which encompasses the sale of data products, licensing resales, and support for smooth implementation and operation of analytical applications.

Background of the Independence

The data analytics sector is facing rapid changes driven by technological innovations like generative AI and evolving customer needs, creating a highly uncertain marketplace. To maintain competitiveness, it is essential to swiftly identify market and technology trends, implement the most suitable technologies, and ensure they are effectively utilized on the ground.

Truestar has continuously supported customers in their data utilization efforts through its consulting services. Moving forward, the company plans to leverage its established customer base and implementation capabilities to grow its data commerce business as a second pillar of growth. This MBO signifies a shift towards a more agile management structure that can respond quickly to market demands and drive sustainable growth.

Future Prospects

As an independent entity, Truestar intends to significantly expand its data commerce operations while continuing to utilize its strengths in the existing data consulting business. Plans include the manufacturing and selling of data products and analytical applications, providing support for internal data utilization, and monetization through external data offerings.

This new direction aims to construct a highly reproducible revenue base while enabling Truestar to remain responsive and quick in its decision-making processes, delivering data utilization support that directly contributes to customers' business growth.

Investor Comments

Investors have voiced strong support for Truestar’s new direction. Jun-ichi Taguchi, Executive Officer at Mitsubishi UFJ Capital, emphasized the importance of data utilization in solving management and operational challenges. He applauded Truestar’s dedication to delivering practical data solutions to its clients. He aims to leverage MUFG's extensive resources to support Truestar moving forward.

Taku Kanou, Principal at Hachijuni Investment, highlighted Truestar’s exceptional capabilities in addressing companies' data silo and utilization challenges as foundational to achieving substantial digital transformation. He expressed anticipation for Truestar to contribute its sophisticated insights to regional companies in Nagano and further strengthen data-driven management practices.

Yoshinori Matsumoto, a Director at Giken Shoji International, expressed excitement about their partnership with Truestar, which has already played a vital role in developing data infrastructure and dashboards for their client companies. He praised Truestar's strengths in quick implementation and long-term support, emphasizing their shared goal of enhancing data utilization in their business endeavors.

About Truestar Co., Ltd.

• - Company Name: Truestar Co., Ltd.
• - Location: 4th Floor, Hamamatsucho 262 Building, 2-6-2 Hamamatsucho, Minato-ku, Tokyo
• - CEO: Toshikuni Fuji
• - Established: May 1, 2015
• - Website: www.truestar.co.jp

With this fresh start and renewed focus on growth, Truestar is poised to navigate the increasingly complex landscape of data analytics, ensuring enduring value and service for its clients.