Money Forward Cloud Corporate Performance Management Consulting Co., Ltd. proposed to acquire remaining 31.52% stake in Outlook Consulting Co., Ltd. (TSE:5596) from group of shareholders for ¥1.8 billion on November 12, 2025. Under the terms of the offer ¥1800 in cash per share will be paid by Money Forward Cloud Corporate Performance Management Consulting Co., Ltd. The tender offer will commence on November 13, 2025 and will close on December 25, 2025. The Tender Offeror has not set a minimum number of shares to be purchased. Upon completion, if Upon completion, if Money Forward is not able to purchase all the shares of Outlook Consulting Co., Ltd, Money Forward will execute the Squeeze-Out Procedure. Money Forward Cloud Corporate Performance Management Consulting Co., Ltd. will own 100% stake and will the shares of Outlook Consulting Co., Ltd. will be delisted from the TSE Growth Market.

The transaction is subject to approval of offer by target shareholders. The deal has been approved by the board of directors of Outlook Consulting Co., Ltd and has expressed its opinion in favor of the Tender Offer, to recommend the Outlook Consulting Co., Ltd?s shareholders and the holders of the First Series of Share Acquisition Rights to tender their shares. The transaction is expected to close on December 25, 2025. The Tender offer has been commenced on November 13, 2025 and is expected to close on January 20, 2026. Tokyo International Law Office acted as legal advisor to Money Forward Cloud Corporate Performance Management Consulting Co., Ltd. Mizuho Securities Co., Ltd. acted as financial advisor and fairness opinion provider to Money Forward Cloud Corporate Performance Management Consulting Co., Ltd.

Money Forward Cloud Corporate Performance Management Consulting Co., Ltd. completed the acquisition of remaining 31.52% stake in Outlook Consulting Co., Ltd. (TSE:5596) from group of shareholders on January 20, 2026.