GMO Click Global Markets, Inc. announced a private placement of common shares for gross proceeds of ¥990,000,000 on August 28, 2018. The transaction will involve participation from existing investor, GMO Financial Holdings, Inc. (JASDAQ:7177). Post the closing, the investor will continue to retain its 100% stake in the company. Post-closing of the transaction, the investor will increase its capital stock in the company from ¥10,000,000 to ¥1,000,000,000. The transaction is expected to close on September 7, 2018. The transaction has been approved by the board of directors of the investor.