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Micware and Aisan Technology Enter into a Capital and Business Alliance Agreement

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Micware (Nasdaq: MWC) announced it has entered into a capital and business alliance agreement with Aisan Technology (TSE, NSE: 4667). The alliance supports Micware’s DynaPlanet-PF growth strategy of “Building Dynamic Spaces” by combining Aisan Technology’s high-precision mapping and spatial data capabilities with Micware’s software planning and development expertise.

The companies plan joint initiatives in digital transformation and mobility, including autonomous driving and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS). They will regularly review progress and may adjust alliance scope and methods. Aisan Technology previously acquired Micware American Depositary Shares in Micware’s IPO on May 14, 2026.

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Market Context

MWC's recent-news record contained both a 2.44% gain and a -9.02% move. That mixed precedent frames ...
Analysis

MWC's recent-news record contained both a 2.44% gain and a -9.02% move. That mixed precedent frames the alliance as an execution story, with specific initiatives still under discussion and low short positioning as context.

Key Figures

Founding year: 2003 Automotive software experience: over 20 years Operating entities: six +3 more
6 metrics
Founding year 2003 Micware founding
Automotive software experience over 20 years Since founding
Operating entities six Across Japan
Branch offices 13 Across Japan
IVI market ranking 9th Japan-based Tier 1 suppliers by revenue as of February 28, 2024
IPO participation date May 14, 2026 Aisan Technology acquired Micware ADSs

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Jul 10 (Positive)
Pattern 5 events
Date Event Sentiment 24h Move Catalyst
Jul 10 Spatial intelligence launch Positive +2.4% Launch of Micware Spacia and transfer of the DynaPlanet platform
Jun 30 Earnings report Positive -1.3% Fiscal 2026 revenue and profit growth alongside Nasdaq IPO completion
Jun 24 Earnings call scheduling Neutral -9.0% Announcement of fiscal 2026 earnings call date and access details
Jun 09 Nasdaq listing celebration Positive -0.6% Closing Bell ceremony following the Nasdaq Global Market listing
May 27 IPO over-allotment closing Positive +17.8% Full exercise of over-allotment option increased gross IPO proceeds

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

MWC showed mixed responses to recent news, with two aligned positive reactions and three divergences.

Key Terms

capital and business alliance agreement, american depositary shares, in-vehicle infotainment, high-precision location data processing, +2 more
6 terms
capital and business alliance agreement financial
"entered into a capital and business alliance agreement with Aisan Technology"
A capital and business alliance agreement is a formal contract where one or more parties invest money or acquire equity in another company while also committing to work together on commercial activities, such as joint projects, supply arrangements, or shared technology. It matters to investors because it changes ownership stakes, aligns strategic goals, can create new revenue or cost synergies, and may alter risk exposure and future financial results—like two firms agreeing to both marry and run a business together.
american depositary shares financial
"acquired American Depositary Shares (ADSs) of Micware"
American depositary shares (ADSs) are a way for investors in the United States to buy shares of foreign companies without dealing with international markets directly. They represent ownership in a foreign company's stock and are traded on U.S. stock exchanges, making it easier for American investors to buy, sell, and own parts of companies from around the world.
in-vehicle infotainment technical
"development and sale of in-vehicle infotainment (“IVI”) systems"
A built-in system in a vehicle that combines entertainment, navigation and information services—like a tablet for controlling music, maps, phone calls, apps and some car settings. It matters to investors because these systems influence a vehicle’s appeal, can create recurring revenue through software and services, affect manufacturing costs and margins, and carry regulatory and cybersecurity risks that can change a maker’s competitive position and future profits.
high-precision location data processing technical
"technologies and expertise in high-precision location data processing"
High-precision location data processing is the collection, cleaning, alignment and analysis of very accurate geographic coordinates and timestamps from sensors (GPS, GNSS, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, inertial sensors) to produce reliable position, movement and location-based insights. It matters to investors because it underpins products and services—like logistics optimization, asset tracking, location-based advertising and regulatory compliance—by turning raw positional signals into actionable, auditable information, much like using a magnifying glass to read fine print on a map.
advanced driver-assistance systems technical
"applications for autonomous driving and advanced driver-assistance systems"
Advanced driver-assistance systems are electronic features and software that help a vehicle perform or support tasks such as braking, steering, lane keeping, parking and collision avoidance using cameras, radar and other sensors. For investors, ADAS matters because it can boost a car’s safety rating, appeal and resale value, create demand for component and software suppliers, and influence automakers’ costs and profit margins—like adding a smart co‑pilot that changes a product’s competitiveness and price.
original equipment manufacturers technical
"long-term relationships with major original equipment manufacturers (“OEMs”)"
Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are companies that produce parts, components, or complete products that other firms brand and sell as their own. Think of an OEM as the behind-the-scenes maker—like a bakery that supplies cakes to a cafe which then puts its name on them—so changes in an OEM’s production, costs, or contracts can signal supply-chain strength or weakness and directly affect investors’ views on sales, profitability, and business risk.

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KOBE, Japan, July 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Micware Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: MWC) (the “Company” or “Micware”), a Japan-based provider of software development services and innovative IT solutions mainly focused on the automotive and mobility sectors, today announced that it had entered into a capital and business alliance agreement with Aisan Technology Co., Ltd. (TSE, NSE: 4667) (“Aisan Technology”).

Positioning of the Alliance in Micware’s Growth Strategy

This alliance is intended to give concrete form to and accelerate the DynaPlanet-PF mission of “Building Dynamic Spaces,” one of Micware’s growth strategies. By combining Aisan Technology’s technologies and expertise in high-precision location data processing, spatial surveying and high-precision three-dimensional maps with Micware’s capabilities in planning and developing software and services that utilize location and spatial data, the companies intend to advance the development of dynamic spaces.

Overview of the Alliance Businesses

The companies have agreed to pursue business initiatives under the alliance, primarily in the following areas:

  • In the digital transformation (DX) domain, initiatives involving the incorporation of content and technologies owned by both companies into their respective products and solutions.
  • In the mobility domain, initiatives to provide services, including applications for autonomous driving and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), by leveraging maps, including high-precision maps, imagery and positioning technologies owned by both companies.

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The companies will periodically review the progress, results and other matters relating to the business initiatives under the alliance and will, as necessary, reconsider the fields, scope and methods by which the alliance is advanced. Through the alliance, the companies intend to accelerate the development of dynamic spaces and advance the development of new products, solutions and services in the mobility and digital transformation (DX) domains, including autonomous driving and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS).

The companies will continue to engage in discussions regarding the specific details of these initiatives.

Aisan Technology participated in Micware’s initial public offering (IPO) on May 14, 2026, and acquired American Depositary Shares (ADSs) of Micware.

About Micware Co., Ltd.

Micware Co., Ltd. is a Japan-based provider of software development services and innovative IT solutions mainly focused on the automotive and mobility sectors. The Company is primarily engaged in the development and sale of in-vehicle infotainment (“IVI”) systems covering multimedia, navigation, human machine interface, telematics, and driver assistance, as well as navigation software and location information-based smartphone applications.

Since its founding in 2003, Micware has built over 20 years of experience in automotive software and has established long-term relationships with major original equipment manufacturers (“OEMs”) in Japan, including Honda and Toyota. Leveraging its engineering capabilities, proprietary technologies, and long-standing OEM relationships, the Company was ranked 9th among Japan-based Tier 1 suppliers in the IVI market in terms of revenue as of February 28, 2024, according to an industry report titled “IVI, Automotive Navigation System and Digital Mapping Market” commissioned by the Company and prepared by Frost & Sullivan. Micware operates across Japan through six operating entities and 13 branch offices and has established subsidiaries in the United States, Thailand, and Germany for overseas operations.

For more information, please visit the Company’s IR website: www.ir-micware.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on the Company's current expectations and projections about future events that the Company believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy, and financial needs. Investors can find many (but not all) of these statements by the use of words such as “approximates,” “believes,” “hopes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “projects,” “intends,” “plans,” “will,” “would,” “should,” “could,” “may,” or other similar expressions in this press release. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. These statements are subject to uncertainties and risks, including, but not limited to, the uncertainties related to market conditions, and other factors discussed in the “Risk Factors” section of the annual report on Form 20-F filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results and encourages investors to review other factors that may affect its future results in the annual report on Form 20-F and other filings with the SEC. Additional factors are discussed in the Company's filings with the SEC, which are available for review at www.sec.gov.

For more information, please contact:

Micware Co., Ltd.
Investor Relations Department
Phone: +81-3-6699-9899
Email: mic_ir@micware.co.jp

Public Relations
Email: mic_pr@micware.co.jp

Ascent Investor Relations LLC
Tina Xiao
Phone: +1-646-932-7242
Email: investors@ascent-ir.com

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/bfd7d48e-67b4-4f69-93e5-3454dceb5c9e


FAQ

What is the capital and business alliance between Micware (Nasdaq: MWC) and Aisan Technology announced on July 28, 2026?

The alliance is a capital and business partnership where Micware and Aisan Technology combine mapping, spatial data, and software capabilities. According to Micware, it aims to support the DynaPlanet-PF mission of “Building Dynamic Spaces” through joint initiatives in mobility and digital transformation domains.

How does the Micware (MWC) and Aisan Technology alliance support autonomous driving and ADAS services?

The alliance targets services for autonomous driving and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) by leveraging both companies’ maps, including high-precision maps, imagery, and positioning technologies. According to Micware, these resources will be integrated into new products, solutions, and services in the mobility domain.

What business areas will Micware (MWC) and Aisan Technology focus on under their alliance?

Micware and Aisan Technology plan initiatives in digital transformation and mobility. According to Micware, this includes incorporating each company’s content and technologies into products and solutions, and providing services built on high-precision maps, imagery, and positioning technologies for mobility applications.

How does the alliance with Aisan Technology fit into Micware’s (MWC) DynaPlanet-PF growth strategy?

The alliance is intended to accelerate Micware’s DynaPlanet-PF mission of “Building Dynamic Spaces.” According to Micware, combining Aisan Technology’s high-precision location and mapping expertise with Micware’s software and services development supports faster development of dynamic spaces and related solutions.

Did Aisan Technology invest in Micware (MWC) before the July 2026 alliance announcement?

Yes. Aisan Technology participated in Micware’s initial public offering on May 14, 2026 and acquired American Depositary Shares. According to Micware, this prior investment preceded the formal capital and business alliance agreement announced on July 28, 2026.

Will Micware (MWC) and Aisan Technology regularly review the progress of their alliance initiatives?

Yes. The companies plan to periodically review progress, results, and other matters related to alliance initiatives. According to Micware, they may reconsider the fields, scope, and methods of the alliance as needed and continue discussions on specific project details over time.