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Robit and Cosm Corporate Merger Announcement

Robit, a Tokyo-based company that provides cross-solutions integrating AI, software, and hardware, has announced its merger with its parent company, Cosm. This significant step will take place on August 1, 2026. The integration aims to unify the manufacturing operations of both companies under Robit's management while allowing Cosm to focus on overall group governance and strategy.

Background of the Integration

The relationship between Robit and Cosm began in December 2025, when Cosm acquired Robit as a subsidiary. This relationship has fostered a strong partnership, combining Robit's innovative AI visual inspection technology with Cosm's business facilitation capabilities, aiming for a sustainable and high-quality value delivery system.

As both teams worked closely in development, sales, and support, it became evident that consolidating operations under a single umbrella would enhance decision-making speed and maximize the value delivered to the field. Hence, the decision to integrate the companies was made.

Overview of the Merger

Effective Date

• - August 1, 2026

Structure

• - Absorption-type split

Focused Business

• - The manufacturing division of Cosm will be absorbed by Robit.

Importantly, this merger is an internal organizational restructuring based on the existing capital relationship and does not involve external mergers or acquisitions.

Post-Merger Structure

Cosm will continue to operate as a holding company, focusing on overall governance and group management strategies, with no dissolution or liquidation planned.

Robit will emerge as the core operating company handling product development, manufacturing, sales, and customer support for the manufacturing sector. Yuki Hashimoto will remain as the president, with other executive roles staying unchanged.

By centralizing contact points for development, sales, and customer support, Robit aims to significantly enhance response times for customer inquiries and accelerate the delivery of new products.

Impact on Customers and Partners

Current Contracts and Services

• - Existing contracts, service specifications, and pricing will remain unchanged after the integration.

Product Availability

• - All products and services, including the TESRAY series and COSM AI VISION, will continue to be available and supported by Robit post-merger.

Unified Contact Channels

• - Robit will centralize all inquiry channels. Any necessary procedural updates due to this integration will be communicated directly by designated personnel.

Future Outlook

The merger will enable a seamless transition from development and manufacturing to implementation and after-sales support. By combining the collective business facilitation strength of Cosm with Robit's advanced AI visual inspection technology, both companies are poised to tackle the challenges faced by the manufacturing sector with unprecedented speed and precision.

Moving forward, the unified Kosum group will remain dedicated to supporting DX and resolving challenges in the manufacturing field as a committed partner.

Company Overview

• - Company Name: Robit Inc.
• - President: Yuki Hashimoto
• - Location: Itabashi-ku, Tokyo
• - Established: June 2014
• - Business Focus: Design, manufacture, and sale of robots and precision instruments, along with related hardware, components, and software.
• - Website: Robit