Micware Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: MWC) creates Micware Spacia to drive Web4 spatial intelligence strategy
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Micware Co., Ltd. is reorganizing around its platform-focused growth strategy by launching a new subsidiary, Micware Spacia Co., Ltd., to fully develop its spatial intelligence business for the Web4 era. The DynaPlanet platform, which previously belonged to Micware, will become a business of Micware Spacia. Masahide Shigeno, currently Representative Director, Deputy President and CTO of Micware and responsible for DynaPlanet, will serve as Representative Director, President and CEO of Micware Spacia while continuing his positions at Micware. In addition, part of the existing Micware Navigations Co., Ltd. business will be transferred to Micware Automotive Co., Ltd. to strengthen the micAuto platform business, and Kenta Imaida, now Representative Director, President and CEO of Micware Navigations, will move to Micware Automotive. Micware states that this launch marks the start of full-scale implementation of its growth strategy, with related measures to be announced in stages.
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Micware is sharpening its platform focus by carving out spatial intelligence into a dedicated subsidiary.
Micware is creating Micware Spacia to own the DynaPlanet spatial intelligence platform and lead its Web4-era initiatives. Concentrating this business in a separate entity with a dedicated CEO can clarify strategy, resource allocation, and potential partnerships around spatial data and navigation technologies.
At the same time, shifting part of Micware Navigations into Micware Automotive is intended to bolster the micAuto platform, aligning automotive-focused assets under one umbrella. The company frames these moves as the beginning of a full-scale growth strategy and indicates that additional measures will be announced in stages after July 10, 2026, which may further refine its platform business structure.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of July 2026
Commission File Number: 001-43279
Micware Co., Ltd.
Kobe
Asahi Building 25th Floor
59 Naniwa-machi, Chuo-ku
Kobe, Hyogo 650-0035
(Address of principal executive office)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F ☒ Form 40-F ☐
Exhibit Index
| Exhibit No. | Description | |
| 99.1 | Press Release – Micware Commences Full-Scale Spatial Intelligence Business for the Web4 Era Launches Micware Spacia Co., Ltd. |
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
| Micware Co., Ltd. | ||
| By: | /s/ Takuma Segawa | |
| Mr. Takuma Segawa | ||
| Chief Financial Officer | ||
Date: July 10, 2026
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Exhibit 99.1
Press Release
July 10, 2026
Micware Commences Full-Scale Spatial Intelligence Business for the Web4 Era
Launches Micware Spacia Co., Ltd.
Micware Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ Global Market Ticker: MWC; Headquarters: Kobe, Hyogo, Japan; Representative Director, President, Chairman and CEO: Kenji Narushima; “Micware”) announces the launch of “Micware Spacia Co., Ltd.,” the entity that will fully develop the spatial intelligence business, with the aim of creating new value in the Web4 era.
| ■ | Method and Timing of Launch |
| 1. | The launch will be carried out as follows. |
| (1) | Change of Trade Name of Consolidated Subsidiary |
Current: Micware Navigations Co., Ltd. (“Micware Navigations”)
New: Micware Spacia Co., Ltd. (“Micware Spacia”)
| (2) | Reorganization of Management Structure and Business |
The DynaPlanet platform, which currently belongs to Micware, will become a business of Micware Spacia, and Masahide Shigeno, who currently oversees it as Representative Director, Deputy President and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Micware, will assume the position of Representative Director, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Micware Spacia. He will continue to concurrently serve his positions at Micware.
In addition, part of the current Micware Navigations business will be transferred to Micware Automotive Co., Ltd. (“Micware Automotive”) to strengthen the micAuto platform business promoted by Micware Automotive. In connection with this transfer, Kenta Imaida, the current Representative Director, President and CEO of Micware Navigations, will be transferred to Micware Automotive.
| 2. | The effective date of the launch is September 1, 2026. |
| ■ | Micware’s Growth Strategy Mission |
Micware’s growth strategy is to establish itself as a platform business operator by developing and expanding its platform businesses. To achieve this, Micware has set forth the following missions for the two platforms it operates, together with a newly established project designed to accelerate them.
We believe that the launch of Micware Spacia symbolizes the opening of a growth strategy that will pave the way for the future of Micware. Starting with this launch, Micware will begin full-scale implementation of its growth strategy and will announce related measures in stages going forward.
| ■ | Company Overview |
Micware Co., Ltd.
| Stock Exchange | Nasdaq Global Market (Ticker: MWC) |
| Head Office | Kobe Asahi Building 25th Floor, 59 Naniwa-machi, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0035, Japan |
| Representative | Kenji Narushima, Representative Director, President, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer |
| URL | https://www.micware.co.jp/ |
| ■ | Contact Information |
Public Relations, Micware Co., Ltd.
Email: mic_pr@micware.co.jp
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| ■ | Forward-Looking Statements |
This press release contains statements that may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements may be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “aims,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “may,” “could,” “likely to,” and similar expressions.
These forward-looking statements are based on Micware’s current views and assumptions as of the date of this press release and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors. Accordingly, actual results, outcomes, or events may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.
Although Micware believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, Micware does not guarantee that such expectations will be realized. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements.
The information contained in this press release is current as of the date of this press release, and Micware undertakes no obligation to update, revise, or supplement any forward-looking statement, except as required by applicable law.
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