Reported Earnings • Feb 11
Third quarter 2026 earnings released: JP¥15.47 loss per share (vs JP¥13.29 loss in 3Q 2025) Third quarter 2026 results: JP¥15.47 loss per share (further deteriorated from JP¥13.29 loss in 3Q 2025). Revenue: JP¥3.09b (down 22% from 3Q 2025). Net loss: JP¥148.0m (loss widened 15% from 3Q 2025). Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 65 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Announcement • Jan 07
CROOZ, Inc. to Report Q3, 2026 Results on Feb 10, 2026 CROOZ, Inc. announced that they will report Q3, 2026 results on Feb 10, 2026 New Risk • Jan 06
New minor risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 75% of Japanese stocks, typically moving 5.6% a week. This is considered a minor risk. Share price volatility indicates the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. It also increases the risk of potential losses in the short term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Debt is not well covered by operating cash flow (0.2% operating cash flow to total debt). Earnings have declined by 42% per year over the past 5 years. Minor Risks Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (5.6% average weekly change). Market cap is less than US$100m (JP¥5.86b market cap, or US$37.4m). Reported Earnings • Nov 15
Second quarter 2026 earnings released: JP¥2.61 loss per share (vs JP¥7.85 loss in 2Q 2025) Second quarter 2026 results: JP¥2.61 loss per share (improved from JP¥7.85 loss in 2Q 2025). Revenue: JP¥2.61b (down 25% from 2Q 2025). Net loss: JP¥25.0m (loss narrowed 68% from 2Q 2025). Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 44 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Announcement • Nov 06
CROOZ, Inc. to Report Q2, 2026 Results on Nov 12, 2025 CROOZ, Inc. announced that they will report Q2, 2026 results on Nov 12, 2025 Reported Earnings • Aug 08
First quarter 2026 earnings released: JP¥16.62 loss per share (vs JP¥27.79 loss in 1Q 2025) First quarter 2026 results: JP¥16.62 loss per share (improved from JP¥27.79 loss in 1Q 2025). Revenue: JP¥2.77b (down 22% from 1Q 2025). Net loss: JP¥159.0m (loss narrowed 44% from 1Q 2025). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 54% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 2% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Reported Earnings • Jul 05
Full year 2025 earnings released: JP¥53.70 loss per share (vs JP¥91.13 profit in FY 2024) Full year 2025 results: JP¥53.70 loss per share (down from JP¥91.13 profit in FY 2024). Revenue: JP¥14.2b (flat on FY 2024). Net loss: JP¥530.0m (down 153% from profit in FY 2024). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 38% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 8% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Announcement • Jul 02
CROOZ, Inc. to Report Q1, 2026 Results on Aug 06, 2025 CROOZ, Inc. announced that they will report Q1, 2026 results on Aug 06, 2025 Announcement • May 22
HADO Inc. acquired Rank King, Inc. from CROOZ, Inc. (TSE:2138). HADO Inc. acquired Rank King, Inc. from CROOZ, Inc. (TSE:2138) on March 2025.
HADO Inc. completed the acquisition of Rank King, Inc. from CROOZ, Inc. (TSE:2138) on March 2025. Reported Earnings • May 20
Full year 2025 earnings released: JP¥53.70 loss per share (vs JP¥91.13 profit in FY 2024) Full year 2025 results: JP¥53.70 loss per share (down from JP¥91.13 profit in FY 2024). Revenue: JP¥14.2b (flat on FY 2024). Net loss: JP¥530.0m (down 153% from profit in FY 2024). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 38% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 4% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Announcement • May 15
Boat LLC agreed to acquire StudioZ Inc from CROOZ, Inc. (TSE:2138) for ¥200 million. Boat LLC agreed to acquire StudioZ Inc from CROOZ, Inc. (TSE:2138) for ¥200 million on May 14, 2025. As part of consideration, ¥200 million is paid towards 12,000 common equity of StudioZ Inc.
The expected completion of the transaction is June 2, 2025. Announcement • May 14
CROOZ, Inc., Annual General Meeting, Jun 27, 2025 CROOZ, Inc., Annual General Meeting, Jun 27, 2025. New Risk • Apr 07
New minor risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 75% of Japanese stocks, typically moving 5.9% a week. This is considered a minor risk. Share price volatility indicates the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. It also increases the risk of potential losses in the short term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Debt is not well covered by operating cash flow (currently running at an operating cash loss). Minor Risks Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (5.9% average weekly change). Market cap is less than US$100m (JP¥4.29b market cap, or US$29.3m). Announcement • Apr 05
CROOZ, Inc. to Report Fiscal Year 2025 Results on May 14, 2025 CROOZ, Inc. announced that they will report fiscal year 2025 results on May 14, 2025 New Risk • Feb 14
New major risk - Financial position The company's debt is not well covered by operating cash flow. Currently running at an operating cash loss. This is considered a major risk. If the company's operating cash flows are too small relative to the size of their debt, it increases their balance sheet risk. The company has less cash from operations to cover its expenses from servicing large debt and it increases the risk of liquidity issues. It also extends the time it would take for the company to pay back the debt in full, meaning it may not be able to easily pay it all off in a distress scenario. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Debt is not well covered by operating cash flow (currently running at an operating cash loss). Minor Risk Market cap is less than US$100m (JP¥5.88b market cap, or US$38.5m). Announcement • Feb 06
CROOZ, Inc. to Report Q3, 2025 Results on Feb 12, 2025 CROOZ, Inc. announced that they will report Q3, 2025 results on Feb 12, 2025 Announcement • Oct 26
CROOZ, Inc. to Report Q2, 2025 Results on Nov 13, 2024 CROOZ, Inc. announced that they will report Q2, 2025 results on Nov 13, 2024 Reported Earnings • Aug 09
First quarter 2025 earnings released: JP¥27.79 loss per share (vs JP¥35.33 profit in 1Q 2024) First quarter 2025 results: JP¥27.79 loss per share (down from JP¥35.33 profit in 1Q 2024). Revenue: JP¥3.54b (up 3.2% from 1Q 2024). Net loss: JP¥285.0m (down 173% from profit in 1Q 2024). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 9% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 26% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. New Risk • Aug 05
New minor risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 75% of Japanese stocks, typically moving 6.4% a week. This is considered a minor risk. Share price volatility indicates the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. It also increases the risk of potential losses in the short term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Minor Risks Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (6.4% average weekly change). Large one-off items impacting financial results. Market cap is less than US$100m (JP¥5.38b market cap, or US$37.8m). Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Aug 05
Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 23% After last week's 23% share price decline to JP¥533, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 5.3x. Average trailing P/E is 13x in the Specialty Retail industry in Japan. Total loss to shareholders of 71% over the past three years. Announcement • Jun 28
CROOZ, Inc. to Report Q1, 2025 Results on Aug 07, 2024 CROOZ, Inc. announced that they will report Q1, 2025 results on Aug 07, 2024 Reported Earnings • May 19
Full year 2024 earnings released: EPS: JP¥91.13 (vs JP¥22.84 in FY 2023) Full year 2024 results: EPS: JP¥91.13 (up from JP¥22.84 in FY 2023). Revenue: JP¥14.3b (up 1.9% from FY 2023). Net income: JP¥1.01b (up 297% from FY 2023). Profit margin: 7.1% (up from 1.8% in FY 2023). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 2% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 33% per year, which means it is performing significantly worse than earnings. Announcement • May 16
CROOZ, Inc., Annual General Meeting, Jun 27, 2024 CROOZ, Inc., Annual General Meeting, Jun 27, 2024. Announcement • Mar 02
CROOZ, Inc. to Report Fiscal Year 2024 Results on May 14, 2024 CROOZ, Inc. announced that they will report fiscal year 2024 results on May 14, 2024 Reported Earnings • Feb 15
Third quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: JP¥10.07 (vs JP¥20.14 in 3Q 2023) Third quarter 2024 results: EPS: JP¥10.07 (down from JP¥20.14 in 3Q 2023). Revenue: JP¥3.76b (down 1.2% from 3Q 2023). Net income: JP¥112.0m (down 50% from 3Q 2023). Profit margin: 3.0% (down from 5.9% in 3Q 2023). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 19% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 25% per year, which means it is performing significantly worse than earnings. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Feb 14
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 22% After last week's 22% share price gain to JP¥862, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 7.2x. Average trailing P/E is 13x in the Specialty Retail industry in Japan. Total loss to shareholders of 61% over the past three years. Announcement • Feb 13
CROOZ, Inc. (TSE:2138) announces an Equity Buyback for 3,640,000 shares, representing 32.73% for ¥2,000 million. CROOZ, Inc. (JASDAQ:2138) announces a share repurchase program. Under the program, the company will repurchase up to 3,640,000 shares, representing 32.73% of its share capital, for ¥2,000 million. The purpose of the program is to carry out flexible capital policy, increase the value per share, and return profits to shareholders. The share repurchase program will run until February 13, 2025. As of December 31, 2023, the company had 11,122,418 shares outstanding (excluding treasury shares) and 1,835,182 shares in treasury. Announcement • Dec 28
CROOZ, Inc. to Report Q3, 2024 Results on Feb 13, 2024 CROOZ, Inc. announced that they will report Q3, 2024 results on Feb 13, 2024 Reported Earnings • Nov 09
Second quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: JP¥60.87 (vs JP¥15.82 loss in 2Q 2023) Second quarter 2024 results: EPS: JP¥60.87 (up from JP¥15.82 loss in 2Q 2023). Revenue: JP¥3.51b (up 2.7% from 2Q 2023). Net income: JP¥677.0m (up JP¥853.0m from 2Q 2023). Profit margin: 19% (up from net loss in 2Q 2023). The move to profitability was primarily driven by lower expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 30% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 15% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Announcement • Sep 06
CROOZ, Inc. to Report Q2, 2024 Results on Nov 08, 2023 CROOZ, Inc. announced that they will report Q2, 2024 results on Nov 08, 2023 New Risk • Aug 09
New minor risk - Earnings quality The company has large one-off items impacting its financial results. One-off items were 38% of the size of the rest of the company's trailing 12-month earnings before tax. This is considered a minor risk. One-off items are incomes or expenses that the company does not expect to repeat in future periods. Examples include profits from the sale of a business or expenses from a restructuring or legal settlements. If the company's reported statutory earnings include a large proportion of one-off items it means they may be an unreliable indicator of its true business performance as the earnings were skewed by these incomes or expenses. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months (11% average weekly change). Minor Risks Large one-off items impacting financial results. Market cap is less than US$100m (JP¥11.2b market cap, or US$78.2m). Reported Earnings • Aug 08
First quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: JP¥35.33 (vs JP¥15.11 in 1Q 2023) First quarter 2024 results: EPS: JP¥35.33 (up from JP¥15.11 in 1Q 2023). Revenue: JP¥3.43b (down 7.0% from 1Q 2023). Net income: JP¥393.0m (up 134% from 1Q 2023). Profit margin: 12% (up from 4.6% in 1Q 2023). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 39% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 17% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Aug 08
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 18% After last week's 18% share price gain to JP¥1,009, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 44.2x. Average trailing P/E is 13x in the Specialty Retail industry in Japan. Total loss to shareholders of 42% over the past three years. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jun 07
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 16% After last week's 16% share price gain to JP¥935, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 40.9x. Average trailing P/E is 13x in the Specialty Retail industry in Japan. Total loss to shareholders of 14% over the past three years. Reported Earnings • May 16
Full year 2023 earnings released: EPS: JP¥22.84 (vs JP¥27.87 in FY 2022) Full year 2023 results: EPS: JP¥22.84 (down from JP¥27.87 in FY 2022). Revenue: JP¥14.0b (down 9.5% from FY 2022). Net income: JP¥254.0m (down 18% from FY 2022). Profit margin: 1.8% (down from 2.0% in FY 2022). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 10% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 1% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Announcement • May 13
CROOZ, Inc., Annual General Meeting, Jun 29, 2023 CROOZ, Inc., Annual General Meeting, Jun 29, 2023. Agenda: Annual General Meeting. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • May 12
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 27% After last week's 27% share price gain to JP¥1,205, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 76.2x. Average trailing P/E is 12x in the Specialty Retail industry in Japan. Total returns to shareholders of 3.8% over the past three years. Reported Earnings • Feb 12
Third quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: JP¥20.14 (vs JP¥8.09 in 3Q 2022) Third quarter 2023 results: EPS: JP¥20.14 (up from JP¥8.09 in 3Q 2022). Revenue: JP¥3.81b (down 2.3% from 3Q 2022). Net income: JP¥224.0m (up 149% from 3Q 2022). Profit margin: 5.9% (up from 2.3% in 3Q 2022). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 36% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 7% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Board Change • Nov 16
No independent directors No new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. 5 experienced directors. 6 highly experienced directors. No independent directors (11 non-independent directors). External Director Fumitaka Nagai was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2015. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Lack of independent directors. Insufficient board refreshment. Reported Earnings • Nov 13
Second quarter 2023 earnings released: JP¥15.82 loss per share (vs JP¥4.95 profit in 2Q 2022) Second quarter 2023 results: JP¥15.82 loss per share (down from JP¥4.95 profit in 2Q 2022). Revenue: JP¥3.42b (down 14% from 2Q 2022). Net loss: JP¥176.0m (down 420% from profit in 2Q 2022). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 72% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 6% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Sep 22
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 16% share price gain to JP¥958, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 39x. Average trailing P/E is 18x in the Online Retail industry in Japan. Total loss to shareholders of 3.7% over the past three years. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Sep 05
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 37% share price gain to JP¥952, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 38.8x. Average trailing P/E is 19x in the Online Retail industry in Japan. Total loss to shareholders of 4.2% over the past three years. Reported Earnings • Aug 11
First quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: JP¥15.11 (vs JP¥18.43 in 1Q 2022) First quarter 2023 results: EPS: JP¥15.11 (down from JP¥18.43 in 1Q 2022). Revenue: JP¥3.69b (down 7.6% from 1Q 2022). Net income: JP¥168.0m (down 18% from 1Q 2022). Profit margin: 4.6% (down from 5.1% in 1Q 2022). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 92% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 11% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Announcement • Jul 01
CROOZ, Inc. to Report Q1, 2023 Results on Aug 09, 2022 CROOZ, Inc. announced that they will report Q1, 2023 results on Aug 09, 2022 Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jun 07
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 18% share price gain to JP¥851, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 30.5x. Average trailing P/E is 17x in the Online Retail industry in Japan. Total loss to shareholders of 30% over the past three years. Reported Earnings • May 16
Full year 2022 earnings released: EPS: JP¥27.87 (vs JP¥129 in FY 2021) Full year 2022 results: EPS: JP¥27.87 (down from JP¥129 in FY 2021). Revenue: JP¥15.5b (down 57% from FY 2021). Net income: JP¥310.0m (down 78% from FY 2021). Profit margin: 2.0% (down from 4.0% in FY 2021). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 100% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 17% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Announcement • May 14
CROOZ, Inc., Annual General Meeting, Jun 29, 2022 CROOZ, Inc., Annual General Meeting, Jun 29, 2022. Board Change • Apr 27
No independent directors No new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. 5 experienced directors. 6 highly experienced directors. No independent directors (11 non-independent directors). External Director Fumitaka Nagai was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2015. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Lack of independent directors. Insufficient board refreshment. Announcement • Apr 07
CROOZ, Inc. to Report Fiscal Year 2022 Results on May 12, 2022 CROOZ, Inc. announced that they will report fiscal year 2022 results on May 12, 2022 Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Mar 18
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 17% share price gain to JP¥733, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 22.6x. Average trailing P/E is 18x in the Online Retail industry in Japan. Total loss to shareholders of 63% over the past three years. Reported Earnings • Feb 09
Third quarter 2022 earnings: Revenues and EPS in line with analyst expectations Third quarter 2022 results: EPS: JP¥8.09 (down from JP¥46.39 in 3Q 2021). Revenue: JP¥3.90b (down 62% from 3Q 2021). Net income: JP¥90.0m (down 83% from 3Q 2021). Profit margin: 2.3% (down from 5.0% in 3Q 2021). Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 98% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 28% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Reported Earnings • Nov 12
Second quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS JP¥4.95 (vs JP¥51.20 in 2Q 2021) The company reported a poor second quarter result with weaker earnings, revenues and profit margins. Second quarter 2022 results: Revenue: JP¥3.96b (down 56% from 2Q 2021). Net income: JP¥55.0m (down 90% from 2Q 2021). Profit margin: 1.4% (down from 6.4% in 2Q 2021). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 90% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 27% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Reported Earnings • Aug 13
First quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS JP¥18.43 (vs JP¥30.43 in 1Q 2021) The company reported a soft first quarter result with weaker earnings and revenues, although profit margins were improved. First quarter 2022 results: Revenue: JP¥4.00b (down 54% from 1Q 2021). Net income: JP¥205.0m (down 39% from 1Q 2021). Profit margin: 5.1% (up from 3.9% in 1Q 2021). The increase in margin was driven by lower expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 77% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 12% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Aug 12
Investor sentiment deteriorated over the past week After last week's 20% share price decline to JP¥1,506, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 11.7x. Average trailing P/E is 20x in the Online Retail industry in Japan. Total loss to shareholders of 31% over the past three years. Reported Earnings • May 15
Full year 2021 earnings released: EPS JP¥129 (vs JP¥50.25 loss in FY 2020) The company reported a strong full year result with improved earnings, revenues and profit margins. Full year 2021 results: Revenue: JP¥35.7b (up 5.1% from FY 2020). Net income: JP¥1.43b (up JP¥1.99b from FY 2020). Profit margin: 4.0% (up from net loss in FY 2020). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 52% per year but the company’s share price has remained flat, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Announcement • Mar 04
CROOZ, Inc. to Report Fiscal Year 2021 Results on May 13, 2021 CROOZ, Inc. announced that they will report fiscal year 2021 results on May 13, 2021 Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Feb 17
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 33% share price gain to JP¥2,215, the stock is trading at a trailing P/E ratio of 20.4x, up from the previous P/E ratio of 15.4x. This compares to an average P/E of 22x in the Online Retail industry in Japan. Total returns to shareholders over the past three years were flat. Reported Earnings • Feb 11
Third quarter 2021 earnings released: EPS JP¥46.39 (vs JP¥6.75 loss in 3Q 2020) The company reported a strong third quarter result with improved earnings, revenues and profit margins. Third quarter 2021 results: Revenue: JP¥10.3b (up 11% from 3Q 2020). Net income: JP¥516.0m (up JP¥591.0m from 3Q 2020). Profit margin: 5.0% (up from net loss in 3Q 2020). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 9% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 8% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Is New 90 Day High Low • Feb 10
New 90-day high: JP¥1,670 The company is up 17% from its price of JP¥1,422 on 12 November 2020. The Japanese market is up 11% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Online Retail industry, which is up 12% over the same period. Reported Earnings • Nov 14
Second quarter 2021 earnings released: EPS JP¥51.20 The company reported a decent second quarter result with improved earnings and profit margins, although revenues were weaker. Second quarter 2021 results: Revenue: JP¥8.95b (down 5.4% from 2Q 2020). Net income: JP¥569.0m (up JP¥600.0m from 2Q 2020). Profit margin: 6.4% (up from net loss in 2Q 2020). The move to profitability was driven by lower expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 59% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 18% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Is New 90 Day High Low • Oct 30
New 90-day low: JP¥1,349 The company is down 7.0% from its price of JP¥1,447 on 31 July 2020. The Japanese market is up 8.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. It also underperformed the Online Retail industry, which is up 14% over the same period. Announcement • Aug 12
Hack Japan Holdings Co., Ltd. signed a share transfer agreement to acquire Candle inc. from CROOZ, Inc. (JASDAQ:2138) for approximately ¥200 million. Hack Japan Holdings Co., Ltd. signed a share transfer agreement to acquire Candle inc. from CROOZ, Inc. (JASDAQ:2138) for approximately ¥200 million on August 11, 2020. As reported, CROOZ, Inc. will transfer 43,206 shares in Candle inc. and will hold no shares in Candle inc. post transaction. For the year ending March 2020, Candle inc. reported net worth of ¥108 million, total assets of ¥167.9 million, sales of ¥247.3 million, operating loss ¥14 million and net loss of ¥17.1 million. The Board of Directors meeting of CROOZ, Inc. resolved the transaction on August 11, 2020. The business transfer execution date is September 30, 2020. 