Trailhead Global Holdings Fully Acquires AI Implementation Firm SBWorks
Trailhead Global Holdings (THG) has completed the acquisition of SBWorks as a wholly owned subsidiary to accelerate its Digital Food-tech Strategy through AI technology.
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Trailhead Global Holdings, Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President: Mitsumitsu Takada; Securities Code: 3358; hereinafter 'the Company') has completed the acquisition of shares of SBWorks Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Tomokatsu Nemoto; hereinafter 'SBWorks'), which possesses strengths in AI solution implementation and system development, through its group subsidiary.
Accordingly, SBWorks became a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company group as of April 28, 2026. This transaction will elevate the 'Digital Food-tech Strategy' promoted by the Group to the next phase, powerfully driving value creation by fusing field knowledge with advanced technology.
■ Purpose of the Acquisition and Future Outlook
The Group has built a diversified business model centered on the 'food and service' field. In the face of rapid technological innovation such as generative AI, we have determined that IT must be placed at the core of management, rather than just being a tool, to achieve sustainable growth.
SBWorks is a creative group with a rich track record in AI implementation support and core system development, combining technical prowess with a business perspective. By making it a subsidiary, we will propel the 'Digital Food-tech Strategy' to the next level and build new standards for store operation and service provision, focusing on the following three points:
1. Intelligent and Efficient Store Operation (Deepening Food-tech Strategy)
Using AI for demand forecasting and inventory optimization, we will address industry challenges like labor shortages and rising costs, improving onsite productivity.
2. Building Next-Generation Store Models
By fusing vast data accumulated in physical stores with AI technology, we will create innovative store experiences that personalize the customer journey.
3. Increasing Development Speed through Internalization and Solution Expansion
By internalizing SBWorks' highly skilled engineering force, we will achieve system development that responds quickly to market changes and aim for growth by providing solutions beyond the group.
■ Comments from Representatives
Mitsumitsu Takada, President of Trailhead Global Holdings, Inc.:
"By adding SBWorks, which has exceptional AI implementation capabilities, our group will evolve into an 'AI-native business group.' By combining our field knowledge with their technical breakthroughs, we will build a next-generation business model that goes beyond mere efficiency. We will strive to enhance corporate value by fusing physical business with technology at a high level."
Tomokatsu Nemoto, CEO of SBWorks Co., Ltd.:
"We are pleased to demonstrate our AI and system development capabilities in the vast business field of the Trailhead group. We intend to update onsite operations and customer experiences from the ground up—not just IT that ends on a screen—and achieve tangible 'business results.' We will strongly lead the group's growth from a technical perspective."
■ Company Profiles
SBWorks Co., Ltd.
Location: 1-4-16 Nihonbashi Horidome-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Representative: CEO Tomokatsu Nemoto
Established: March 4, 2016
Capital: 7 million yen
Business: IT consulting / System development support / IT service planning and operation
URL: https://sbworks.jp/
Trailhead Global Holdings, Inc.
Location: 1-2-3 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Established: May 12, 1994
Representative: President Mitsumitsu Takada
Capital: Approx. 1,541,379,025 yen
Listed Market: Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard Market (Code: 3358)
Business: Management of group companies and related operations, real estate leasing.
URL: https://thg-hd.com/
Accordingly, SBWorks became a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company group as of April 28, 2026. This transaction will elevate the 'Digital Food-tech Strategy' promoted by the Group to the next phase, powerfully driving value creation by fusing field knowledge with advanced technology.
■ Purpose of the Acquisition and Future Outlook
The Group has built a diversified business model centered on the 'food and service' field. In the face of rapid technological innovation such as generative AI, we have determined that IT must be placed at the core of management, rather than just being a tool, to achieve sustainable growth.
SBWorks is a creative group with a rich track record in AI implementation support and core system development, combining technical prowess with a business perspective. By making it a subsidiary, we will propel the 'Digital Food-tech Strategy' to the next level and build new standards for store operation and service provision, focusing on the following three points:
1. Intelligent and Efficient Store Operation (Deepening Food-tech Strategy)
Using AI for demand forecasting and inventory optimization, we will address industry challenges like labor shortages and rising costs, improving onsite productivity.
2. Building Next-Generation Store Models
By fusing vast data accumulated in physical stores with AI technology, we will create innovative store experiences that personalize the customer journey.
3. Increasing Development Speed through Internalization and Solution Expansion
By internalizing SBWorks' highly skilled engineering force, we will achieve system development that responds quickly to market changes and aim for growth by providing solutions beyond the group.
■ Comments from Representatives
Mitsumitsu Takada, President of Trailhead Global Holdings, Inc.:
"By adding SBWorks, which has exceptional AI implementation capabilities, our group will evolve into an 'AI-native business group.' By combining our field knowledge with their technical breakthroughs, we will build a next-generation business model that goes beyond mere efficiency. We will strive to enhance corporate value by fusing physical business with technology at a high level."
Tomokatsu Nemoto, CEO of SBWorks Co., Ltd.:
"We are pleased to demonstrate our AI and system development capabilities in the vast business field of the Trailhead group. We intend to update onsite operations and customer experiences from the ground up—not just IT that ends on a screen—and achieve tangible 'business results.' We will strongly lead the group's growth from a technical perspective."
■ Company Profiles
SBWorks Co., Ltd.
Location: 1-4-16 Nihonbashi Horidome-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Representative: CEO Tomokatsu Nemoto
Established: March 4, 2016
Capital: 7 million yen
Business: IT consulting / System development support / IT service planning and operation
URL: https://sbworks.jp/
Trailhead Global Holdings, Inc.
Location: 1-2-3 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Established: May 12, 1994
Representative: President Mitsumitsu Takada
Capital: Approx. 1,541,379,025 yen
Listed Market: Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard Market (Code: 3358)
Business: Management of group companies and related operations, real estate leasing.
URL: https://thg-hd.com/