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Ai Robotics Takes a Bold Step in the Beauty Market

In a significant move to strengthen its presence in the beauty industry, Ai Robotics, headquartered in Tokyo, has announced the completion of its acquisition of BJC for a total of 25.5 billion yen on March 27, 2026. The acquisition includes not only BJC but also its subsidiaries, CHARIS&Co., BEEK, and CHARIS Korea Corporation, which will now become part of Ai Robotics' expanded business ecosystem. This strategic investment combines Ai Robotics' innovative AI capabilities and data-driven operational approach with BJC's established brand strength, paving the way for unprecedented growth.

The Unique Strengths of Ai Robotics and BJC

Ai Robotics has a clear mission: to create 'new freedoms' in the beauty landscape. It operates prominent brands in skincare, home beauty devices, and hair care products. Utilizing its proprietary AI system, ‘SELL,’ Ai Robotics offers end-to-end data-driven solutions—from product development to demand forecasting, advertising optimization, and CRM. This integration of efforts positions them uniquely within the rapidly evolving market.

On the other hand, BJC thrives on its vision, which emphasizes empowering those who support beauty's future. Their flagship products, such as the part-care brand ‘soaddicted’ and the professional beauty brand ‘SPICARE,’ have distinguished themselves as category leaders, particularly in the realm of high-quality, professional-grade cosmetics. BJC’s established distribution channels targeting salons and professional beauty outlets create a solid revenue foundation, showcasing significant market entry barriers.

Creating Synergies for Enhanced Growth

The acquisition aims to synthesize Ai Robotics' technological prowess with BJC's in-depth customer understanding cultivated in salons, leading to the development of innovative brands poised for success. The anticipated synergies from this merger include:

1. Maximizing Existing Channels for Broader Sales Opportunities: By leveraging both companies' retail, online, and professional channels, the integration will expand customer touchpoints and optimize sales opportunities.

2. Accelerating New Products and Brand Development: Combining Ai Robotics' data-centric product development and BJC's real-world market insights will allow for the rapid creation of high-confidence products and brands.

3. Expediting Global Expansion: Utilizing the combined brand strength and sales infrastructure, the companies plan to accelerate their entry into international markets, driving global growth.

4. Optimizing Marketing, Customer Support, and Inventory Management: With the application of the SELL system, demand forecasting and data analysis will optimize operations across marketing, customer service, and inventory management, leading to cost reduction and enhanced efficiency.

5. Streamlining Back-office, OEM, and Logistics Functions: By integrating procurement, production, logistics, and back-office functions, the companies aim to enhance their overall supply chain efficiency, thereby improving profitability.

Future Outlook and Ambitions

BJC, along with its subsidiaries, is expected to contribute to Ai Robotics’ consolidated performance starting from the first quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2027. Both companies are committed to quickly realizing synergy effects that boost efficiency and expand market reach. Ai Robotics has set ambitious targets for itself, aiming for sales of 220 billion yen, operating profit of 40 billion yen, and a market capitalization of 1 trillion yen by fiscal year 2029. The firm intends to focus on expanding existing brands while continually developing new ones and pursuing strategic M&As to ensure sustained growth and value creation.

Company Profiles

BJC, Inc.

• - Vision: Empowering people to support the future of beauty and sharing beauty with everyone.
• - Founded: February 2022
• - CEO: Masataka Yamamoto
• - Location: 4F, Meitou Building, 4-18-2 Hakataminami, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Japan
• - Capital: 196 million yen (as of November 2025)
• - Employees: 87 (as of November 2025)
• - Business: Planning, import/export, and sales of cosmetics and health-related products.
• - Website: BJC Group

Ai Robotics, Inc.

• - Mission: To create new possibilities through AI technology and continuously develop innovative brands.
• - Founded: April 2016
• - Listed on: TSE Growth Market (September 27, 2024)
• - CEO: Makoto Ryukawa
• - Location: 6-10-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan
• - Capital: 1.69 billion yen (including capital reserves)
• - Employees: 35 (as of December 2025)
• - Business: Brand and product development and management utilizing AI technology.
• - Website: Ai Robotics