GMO TECH Holdings Resolves to Merge GMO TECH and GMO Tryhatch

GMO TECH Holdings Co., Ltd. (President and CEO: Akito Suzuki, hereinafter “GMO TECH Holdings”), part of the GMO Internet Group, has resolved at its board meeting held on June 15, 2026 (Monday) to merge its consolidated subsidiaries GMO TECH Co., Ltd. (President: Ryoichi Suzuki, hereinafter “GMO TECH”) and GMO Tryhatch Co., Ltd. (President: Kento Osawa, hereinafter “GMO Tryhatch”).

The merger will be executed via an absorption-type merger, with GMO TECH as the surviving company and GMO Tryhatch as the dissolved company. The effective date is scheduled for October 1, 2026.

This merger will consolidate human resources, expertise, and development and sales systems related to MEO (※1) operations held by both companies, aiming to accelerate decision-making, improve service quality, and strengthen competitiveness in the field of store customer acquisition support.

(※1) MEO (Map Engine Optimization): Refers to strategies for improving the search ranking of store pages on Google Maps. Specifically, it involves optimizing visibility in both Google search results and Google Maps when users perform keyword searches.

【Purpose and Background】

GMO TECH Holdings has adopted the vision of “sustaining corporate growth through AI and SaaS” and supports customers’ sustainable business growth by developing and providing SaaS (※2) solutions that serve as the foundation for AI-driven business operations.

GMO TECH offers MEO-based store customer acquisition DX SaaS solutions, including “MEO Dash! byGMO” and “MEO Dashboard byGMO,” supporting customer acquisition for multi-store enterprises and regional businesses.

In February 2026, GMO TECH acquired the shares of GMO Tryhatch (formerly Tryhatch Inc.), the provider of the MEO service “MEO CHEKI byGMO,” bringing it under consolidated management.

This merger aims to consolidate management resources in the MEO business to improve operational efficiency and enhance service competitiveness. By integrating sales, customer success, and development teams, the company aims to strengthen responsiveness to customer needs and accelerate service improvements and decision-making.

(※2) SaaS (Software as a Service): A service model that allows software to be used over the internet.

【Summary of the Merger】

Merger Method

The merger will be conducted via absorption, with GMO TECH as the surviving company and GMO Tryhatch as the dissolved company. GMO Tryhatch will be dissolved upon the effective date.

Schedule

Board Resolution Date (GMO TECH Holdings)

June 15, 2026 (today)

Merger Agreement Signing Date (GMO TECH and GMO Tryhatch)

August 24, 2026 (planned)

Effective Date of Merger

October 1, 2026 (planned)

Post-Merger Structure

Company Name

GMO TECH Co., Ltd.

Headquarters Location

26-1 Sakura-ga-oka, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Cerulean Tower

Representative (planned)

President and CEO: Ryoichi Suzuki

Executive Officers (planned)

Chairman of the Board: Akito Suzuki

Senior Vice President: Kento Osawa

Auditor: Makoto Tanaka

【Impact on Existing Services and Customers】

After the merger, all existing services provided by GMO TECH and GMO Tryhatch will continue to be offered. Integration preparations will proceed with the goal of minimizing impact on customers. Details regarding service delivery systems and procedures will be announced as decisions are made.

【Future Outlook】

Through this merger, GMO TECH Holdings will strengthen the management foundation of its MEO business and further advance service development and quality improvements in the area of store customer acquisition support.

Going forward, the company will continue to develop services leveraging AI and SaaS to support customers in increasing sales and improving operational efficiency, striving to provide systems that enable sustainable growth.

【About GMO TECH Holdings Co., Ltd.】

Established in October 2025 as a joint holding company through the management integration of GMO TECH Co., Ltd. and Design One Japan Co., Ltd., GMO TECH Holdings is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market.

Building on expertise in marketing DX, real estate DX, and store operations support, the company leverages data and technology to evolve into a SaaS product company prepared for the AI era.

With the vision of “sustaining corporate growth through AI and SaaS,” the company provides foundational SaaS solutions that function at the core of business workflows, creating systems that generate sales sustainably and support customers’ long-term business growth.

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【GMO TECH Holdings Co., Ltd.】 URL: https://hd.gmotech.jp/

Company Name: GMO TECH Holdings Co., Ltd. (Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market, Securities Code: 415A)

Headquarters: 26-1 Sakura-ga-oka, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Cerulean Tower

Representative: President and CEO Akito Suzuki

Business: Management of consolidated subsidiaries and related or ancillary operations

Capital: 100 million yen (as of October 1, 2025)

【GMO Internet Group Co., Ltd.】 URL: https://group.gmo/

Company Name: GMO Internet Group Co., Ltd. (Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market, Securities Code: 9449)

Headquarters: 26-1 Sakura-ga-oka, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Cerulean Tower

Representative: Group Representative and President Masatoshi Kumagai

Business: Holding company (Group management functions)

Group Business Areas

Internet infrastructure services

Internet security services

Internet advertising and media services

Internet financial services

Cryptocurrency services

Capital: 5 billion yen

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