Katsumi Tanabe agreed to acquire Central Bear Asset Management Co., Ltd. from THE WHY HOW DO COMPANY, Inc. (TSE:3823) for ¥14.5 million on January 29, 2024. As part of transaction, 9,200 shares will be acquired. For period ended August 2023, Central Bear Asset Management reported net assets of -¥16 million, total assets of ¥0, sales of ¥0, operating loss of ¥3 million and net loss of ¥4 million.

Contract conclusion is scheduled on February 15, 2024. The transaction is expected to complete on February 15, 2024.