Artner acquires Jouhou Giken, projects growth and consolidated financials

Artner Co., Ltd. is transitioning to consolidated financial statements starting from the third quarter of the fiscal year ending January 2026, following the acquisition of CLIP SOFT Corporation. Concurrently, Artner announced the acquisition of all shares of Jouhou Giken, a technical service company specializing in transportation equipment design, research, and development. This acquisition is slated for December 26, 2025, and aligns with Artner’s strategy to expand services in the automotive and aerospace industries.

For the full fiscal year ending January 2026 (February 1, 2025 to January 31, 2026), Artner forecasts consolidated net sales of 11,584 million yen, operating profit of 1,855 million yen, ordinary profit of 1,854 million yen, and profit attributable to owners of parent of 1,286 million yen, with basic earnings per share of 121.06 yen. This forecast incorporates the performance of both CLIP SOFT and Jouhou Giken.

The company's total assets as of October 31, 2025, are 7,196,138 thousand yen, with total net assets of 4,937,797 thousand yen. Artner also forecasts a total annual dividend of 84.00 yen per share for the fiscal year ending January 2026. These moves underscore Artner's strategic growth through M&A and its evolution into a comprehensive technical service provider.