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O2 Partners and Fukuoka Financial Group's Strategic Partnership

On September 18, 2025, O2 Partners, headquartered in Chiyoda, Tokyo, and Fukuoka Financial Group (FFG), based in Fukuoka City, entered into a capital and business collaboration. This partnership seeks to blend the strengths of both companies to generate new value through a unique combination of finance, technology, and consulting aimed at fostering local economic growth.

Background of the Capital and Business Collaboration

Previous Initiatives

Since December 2023, O2 Partners has been assisting FFG in developing a manufacturing business. Support has included collaborations with FFG Industries, a conglomerate within the FFG Group, where our manufacturing engineers have helped establish a new business model as a 'trading company for manufacturers.' Additionally, we've actively contributed to creating new business ventures within the semiconductor sector for FFG.

Recent Collaborations

• - Working with ROHM Apollo: In partnership with ROHM Apollo, a leading semiconductor manufacturer based in Yame, Fukuoka, they are collaborating on procurement operations and ventures into trading business.
• - Comprehensive Factory Construction Support Services: We are proposing a complete support service initiative aimed at meeting the growing construction demands from FFG’s client base, leveraging our consulting expertise to expand business opportunities.

Addressing Local Challenges and Necessity of Partnership

The regional industries, primarily focusing on semiconductors and automotive sectors, face rapid transformational changes which demand heightened competitiveness from local industries in Kyushu. In response to these challenges, both companies have recognized the need for a long-term, strategic evolution of their relationship.

Creating Global Core Top (GCT) Enterprises

O2 Partners envisions the establishment of 'Global Core Top (GCT)' enterprises as a new model of competitiveness that can sustainably emerge from local industries. GCT enterprises are defined as those with core business areas and strategies that can demonstrate value in the global market. Both O2 Partners and FFG believe that consistently creating GCT enterprises in Kyushu is crucial for revitalizing the local community.

The Vision for the Partnership

The collaboration aims to leverage the manufacturing fervor in Kyushu to support the growth of the regional economy, society, and manufacturing sectors via the GCT model. O2 Partners boasts a wealth of consulting expertise and the ability to drive actionable reforms, while FFG provides an extensive regional network with a robust customer base and a suite of diverse financial solutions.

By intertwining their respective strengths, they will deliver a unified support model that merges finance, technology, and consulting to cater to the unique challenges faced by individual businesses.

Moreover, the 'strategic human resource exchange program' will equip professionals with triadic skills in finance, manufacturing, and consulting to build a foundation for new value creation. This concerted effort aims to establish GCT enterprises originating from Kyushu and stimulate the formation of industrial clusters that are deeply rooted in the local community, aspiring towards a 'true abundance.'

Key Elements of the Capital and Business Partnership

• - Joint Development of Solutions for GCT Enterprises: Collaboratively fostering GCT enterprises that shine globally, including industry restructuring and M&A initiatives.
• - Collaborative Development of Semiconductor Businesses: Expanding the scope of procurement operations and business opportunities for FFG’s semiconductor suppliers.
• - Comprehensive Support for Factory Construction: FFG will handle site introductions and financing; O2 Partners will provide optimal factory layout and design services.

Additionally, both entities will pursue the joint development of DX solutions, including factory assessment tools and SaaS applications to address common business challenges.

Utilizing O2 Partners' Expertise

The collaboration leverages manufacturing consulting know-how, current industry trends, and the robust network to generate business opportunities across various sectors.

Strategic Human Resource Development

Plans include the exchange of personnel between both companies to build a workforce proficient in finance, technology, and consulting, thereby enhancing O2 Partners’ project initiatives with FFG staff participation.

By integrating their resources and expertise, O2 Partners and FFG are on a mission to stimulate the local economy while spearheading innovation and sustained growth within the manufacturing sector.