February 6, 2009

  • GMO Research

February 6, 2009
Press Release
GMO Research, Inc.
 
Japan Market Intelligence Becomes Wholly Owned Subsidiary of GMO Research
 
Tokyo – February 6, 2009 – GMO Internet Group company, GMO Research announces that on January 30 consolidated subsidiary, Japan Market Intelligence (JMI) became a wholly-owned subsidiary following the acquisition of all shares.
 
Background to the Stock Acquisition
On December 31 of last year, GMO Research acquired a 53% stake in JMI and the company became a consolidated subsidiary on January 1, 2009. Now, following the acquisition of all remaining shares, JMI has been made a wholly owned subsidiary.
This move allows GMO Research to develop the industry and advance research technology in the Japanese market. At the same time GMO Research aims to leverage JMI's strong international sales channels to create real research solutions, and platforms for the global marketplace.
 
Japan Market Intelligence  
Company Name
Japan Market Intelligence K.K.
Address
7F Capital Akasaka Bldg., 1-7-19 Akasaka
Minato-ku, Tokyo 150-0043
CEO
Shinichi Hosokawa
Business Description
- Marketing Research/Consulting
Capital
109,825,000 yen
 
Reference
Japan Market Intelligence Becomes GMO Research Subsidiary Following Stock Acquisition (Jan 6, 2009) http://www.gmo.jp/en/news/article/?id=325

Media Inquiries
GMO Research Inc. Public Relations 
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GMO Internet Inc. Group PR Department
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About GMO Internet Group
GMO Internet Group, headquartered in Japan, is a leading force in the Internet industry offering one of the most comprehensive ranges of Internet services worldwide. The group holds top domestic market share in domain registration, web hosting, and payment processing and provides a host of other Internet services including global online security services, e-commerce solutions, and Internet advertising to both businesses and individuals. At the centre of the group is GMO Internet, Inc. a company listed on the prestigious first section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE: 9449).
 
GMO Research Inc.
Company Name
GMO Research, Inc. http://www.gmo-research.jp/en   
Address
Cerulean Tower, 26-1 Sakuragaokacho, Shibuya ku, Tokyo, JAPAN
CEO
Shinichi Hosokawa
Business Description
- Research business
Capital
50,000,000 yen
 
GMO Internet Inc.
Company Name
GMO Internet Inc. http://www.gmo.jp/enen
(TSE First Section Code: 9449)
Address
Cerulean Tower, 26-1 Sakuragaokacho, Shibuya ku, Tokyo, JAPAN
CEO
Masatoshi Kumagai
Business Description
- Internet Use Support (Infrastructure)
- Internet Advertising Support (Media)
Capital
1,276,830,000 yen
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