Notice Regarding Change of Trade Name, Partial Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation, and Change in Representative Directors and Management Structure

Akatsuki Inc. has announced a comprehensive corporate restructuring following its successful acquisition of SUNNY SIDE UP GROUP Inc. The primary objective of this transition is to integrate the digital and intellectual property expertise of Akatsuki with the social capital and brand-enhancement capabilities of the newly acquired subsidiary. By merging these resources, the company intends to rebrand as a comprehensive intellectual property trading house capable of managing initiatives across digital, analog, and artificial intelligence platforms.

To formalize this integration, the company will change its trade name to SUNNYS Holdings Inc., effective March 2, 2027, pending approval at an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders scheduled for October 30, 2026. This rebranding is intended to reflect a unified corporate identity that combines the aspirational nature of the original name with the positive, social-facing brand values of the acquired group.

The management structure will also undergo a significant shift toward a co-representative system. Etsuko Tsugihara, currently the President and Representative Director of SUNNY SIDE UP GROUP, will join the board as Chairman and Representative Director, working alongside current President and Representative Director Tetsuro Koda. Additionally, Shinya Kobayashi will join the board as the Director in charge of Group Integration to oversee the alignment of management foundations and the realization of operational synergies.

While the board will centralize governance and strategic decision-making, the company intends to maintain the operational autonomy of its individual business units. These changes are subject to shareholder approval and subsequent board resolutions, marking a strategic pivot toward a more integrated, multifaceted approach to global intellectual property development and management.