Agent acquires Talental, secures loans to boost business development and finances

Agent Co., Ltd. announced its decision to acquire 65% of Talental Co., Ltd. shares, making it a consolidated subsidiary. This acquisition, finalized on October 20, 2025, aims to accelerate Agent's BizDev initiatives, enhance its platform for creating social impact businesses, and expand its resources for new business development and corporate development support projects. Talental specializes in providing BizDev human resources, including advisors, talents, and project managers, through a monthly subscription model.

Concurrently, Agent secured 200 million yen in unsecured, unguaranteed loans. This includes 100 million yen from Mitsubishi UFJ Bank and 100 million yen from Joyo Bank, both scheduled for October 31, 2025, with a five-year term at a base interest rate plus spread, to be repaid in equal principal installments. These borrowings are intended to stabilize Agent's financial foundation and prepare for future funding needs, ensuring a robust cash position.

The acquisition and loan agreements are expected to have a minor impact on Agent's consolidated financial performance for the fiscal year ending January 2026. However, both initiatives are strategically aligned to support Agent's vision of creating 300 social businesses by 2034, focusing on addressing Japan's social challenges through innovative business models.