Kakakucom to acquire en’s engage business for JPY 4.593 bn

Kakakucom, Inc. announced on December 17, 2025, that it has entered into a basic agreement to acquire a majority stake in a new company to be established by en Corporation. This new entity will inherit en's "engage" business, which includes a job search site and hiring support tools. This strategic move aims to expand Kakakucom’s portfolio in the recruitment sector, complementing its existing "Job Box" service.

The acquisition is expected to create significant synergy between Kakakucom's "Job Box" and the "engage" business, enhancing value for both job seekers and recruiting companies. The "engage" business boasts over 6 million job seeker members and serves more than 700,000 companies, offering a digital platform for recruitment and post-hiring success.

The total acquisition cost is estimated at JPY 4,593 million, comprising JPY 4,449 million for the new company’s common stock and approximately JPY 144 million in advisory fees. The share transfer agreement is scheduled for January 2026, with the absorption-type company split effective in April 2026, and the share transfer expected to be completed in April 2026.