One Bright KOBE Co., Ltd. announced a private placement of 28,000 shares at the share price of ¥500,000 per share for the gross proceeds of ¥1,400,000,000 through third-party allotment on September 16, 2021. The transaction will include participation from existing investor, Smartvalue Co., Ltd. for 22,000 shares for the gross proceeds of ¥1,100,000,000 and NTT DOCOMO, INC. for 6,000 shares for the gross proceeds of ¥300,000,000 for 20% stake in the company. As a part of the transaction, Smartvalue Co., Ltd. shareholding will decrease from 100% to 80%.

The transaction has been approved by the company's board of directors. The transaction is expected to be close on October 15, 2021.