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PicoCELA (PCLA) clears Class A preferred share issue and elects 2 directors

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PicoCELA Inc. held an extraordinary general meeting where shareholders approved all proposals, including amendments to its articles of incorporation and a new capital raise. Attendance represented 7,711,938 votes, about 90.16% of voting rights as of the April 2, 2026 record date.

The articles were amended to expand authorized shares to 38,455,220, comprising 33,455,220 common shares and 5,000,000 new Class A Preferred Shares, and to define preferred rights on residual assets. Shareholders approved issuing 4,000,000 Class A Preferred Shares by third-party allotment to About Investment Pte. Ltd. at US$1.25 per share deducting U.S. securities firm advisory fees, with the payment period extended to run from May 1, 2026 through June 30, 2026. Two independent director candidates, Lim Kien Leong and Jong Han Rey Foo, were elected, with their appointments tied to completion of the preferred share financing.

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PicoCELA gains preferred-share financing flexibility and adds two independent directors.

PicoCELA Inc. secured shareholder approval to expand authorized capital and create Class A Preferred Shares while clarifying how these shares rank on residual asset distributions. The structure supports a targeted third-party allotment to About Investment Pte. Ltd. at US$1.25 per share.

The payment period for this 4,000,000-share issuance was extended to run from May 1, 2026 through June 30, 2026, providing additional time to complete funding. The filing notes that the election of two independent directors becomes effective once the preferred share payment is made in this window.

These steps primarily adjust governance and balance-sheet flexibility rather than near-term operating performance. Actual impact depends on completion of the preferred financing and how the new directors contribute to oversight under the Companies Act framework.

Meeting participation 7,711,938 votes (90.16%) Votes present as of April 2, 2026 record date
Old authorized shares 16,615,220 shares Total authorized shares before amendment
New authorized shares 38,455,220 shares 33,455,220 common and 5,000,000 Class A Preferred
Preferred issue size 4,000,000 shares Class A Preferred Shares via third-party allotment
Payment amount US$1.25 per share Per Class A Preferred Share, net of advisory fees wording
Payment period May 1–June 30, 2026 Revised period for Class A Preferred Share payment
Vote result Proposal 2 7,574,528 for; 137,000 against Issuance of Class A Preferred Shares
Class A Preferred Shares financial
"To prepare for flexible fundraising, the types and total number of authorized shares will be revised and provisions relating to Class A Preferred Shares will be newly established."
Class A preferred shares are a specific type of company stock that gives holders a higher claim than ordinary shareholders on dividends and on company assets if the business winds down, often with a fixed dividend payment and limited or no voting rights. Think of them as a priority ticket in line: they offer more steady income and protection than common shares but usually less potential for big price gains and less influence over company decisions, which matters to investors balancing income, risk and control.
third-party allotment financial
"All shares shall be allotted by third-party allotment to: About Investment Pte. Ltd."
Companies Act regulatory
"In accordance with Article 113, Paragraph 3 of the Companies Act, the total number of authorized shares will be increased in order to secure flexibility for future fundraising and business expansion."
Companies Act is the primary law that sets the rules for forming, running and winding up corporations, covering directors’ duties, shareholder rights, financial reporting, audits and insolvency. For investors it matters because those rules determine how transparent and accountable a company must be, what protections shareholders have, and how risks are managed—think of the Act as a rulebook and referee that helps ensure fair play and reliable information for investment decisions.
residual assets financial
"When distributing residual assets, the Company shall distribute to holders of Class A Preferred Shares..."
Director and Officer Insurance financial
"The Company extends the Directors with Director and Officer Insurance stipulated Article 430-3, paragraph (1) of the Companies Act..."

 

 

 

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 May 2026

 

Commission File Number: 001-42470

 

 

 

PicoCELA Inc.

 

 

 

2-34-5 Ningyocho, SANOS Building, Nihonbashi

Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0013 Japan

(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 ☐

 

 

 

 

 

 

Convocation and Results of Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders of PicoCELA Inc.

 

In accordance with the rules and regulations of the Companies Act of Japan (the “Companies Act”), PicoCELA Inc. (the “Company”) made public a notice and provided accompanying information, including voting instructions, on its website on April 14, 2026, and sent the same to all holders of its common shares and American Depositary Shares on April 14, 2026, with respect to its extraordinary general meeting (the “Extraordinary General Meeting”), which Extraordinary General Meeting was subsequently held in Tokyo, Japan on April 30, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., Japan Standard Time. The Extraordinary General Meeting was held for the following purposes, which purposes are more fully described in the Notice of Convocation attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1:

 

Matters to be Resolved:

 

Proposal 1 Partial Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation
   
Proposal 2 Issuance of Class A Preferred Shares by Third-Party Allotment
   
Proposal 3 Election of Two Directors Who Are Not Members of Audit and Supervisory Committee

 

The notice of convocation furnished in this report as Exhibit 99.1 shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section.

 

A total of 7,711,938 votes, representing approximately 90.16% of the votes as of April 2, 2026, the record date for the Extraordinary General Meeting, were present in person or by proxy at the Extraordinary General Meeting.

 

At the Extraordinary General Meeting, the shareholders of the Company approved and adopted all proposals as originally proposed, except as follows:   

 

For Proposal 2, (i) the term “Payment Amount” was amended from “US$1.25 per share” to “US$1.25 per share deducting financial advisory fees and other related expenses rendered by a U.S. securities   firm”, and (ii) the term “Payment Period” was amended from “May 1, 2026 to May 15, 2026” to “May 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026.” For Proposal 3, the term “payment period” was amended from “May 1, 2026 to May 15, 2026” to “May 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026.”

 

All proposed amendments were duly adopted by the shareholders in accordance with the Companies Act.

 

The results of the votes were as follows:

 

Proposal   For   Against   Abstain
Proposal 1   7,578,692   132,871   375
Proposal 2   7,574,528   137,000   410
Proposal 3 - Candidate 1)   7,579,079   132,625   234
Proposal 3 - Candidate 2)   7,579,062   132,638   238

 

A copy of the English translation of the amended articles of incorporation is furnished in this report as Exhibit 3.1.

 

EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit No.   Description
3.1   Amended Articles of Incorporation of the Registrant (English Translation)
99.1   Convocation Notice of the Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders, dated April 14, 2026

 

 

 

 

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.

 

  PicoCELA Inc.
     
Date: May 12, 2026 By: /s/ Hiroshi Furukawa
  Name: Hiroshi Furukawa
  Title: Chief Executive Officer and Representative Director

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

Date of Dispatch: April 14, 2026

To: All Shareholders

 

PicoCELA Inc. 2-

 

34-5 Nihonbashi Ningyocho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

 

Representative Director: Hiroshi Furukawa

 

Convocation Notice of Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting

 

Dear Shareholders,

 

We would like to express our sincere appreciation for your continued support.

 

You are hereby notified that the Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting of the Company will be held as set forth below. We kindly request your attendance.

 

If you are unable to attend the meeting, please indicate your approval or disapproval on the enclosed proxy form, affix your seal/signature, and return it to us so that it arrives no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 29, 2026.

 

Sincerely yours,

 

Details

1Date and Time: April 30, 2026 (Thursday) at 10:00 a.m.
  
2Venue: Room No. 4, Ningyocho Community Center
               2-14-5 Nihonbashi Ningyocho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

 

3Objective of the Meeting
 Matters to be Resolved

 

Proposal No. 1: Partial Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation

Proposal No. 2: Issuance of Class A Preferred Shares by Third-Party Allotment

Proposal No. 3: Election of Two Directors Who Are Not Members of Audit and Supervisory Committee

 

Please bring the proxy form with you and submit it at the reception desk on the day of the meeting.

 

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Reference Materials Related to Solicitation of Proxy Voting Rights

 

1.Solicitor of Proxy Voting Rights

 

PicoCELA Inc.

 

Representative Director: Hiroshi Furukawa

 

 

2.Proposals and Reference Matters

 

Proposal No. 1 Partial Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation

1.Reasons for the Proposal

 

(1)Amendment to Article 6 (Total Number of Authorized Shares)

 

In accordance with Article 113, Paragraph 3 of the Companies Act, the total number of authorized shares will be increased in order to secure flexibility for future fundraising and business expansion.

 

(2)Establishment of Chapter 3 (Class A Preferred Shares)

 

To prepare for flexible fundraising, the types and total number of authorized shares will be revised and provisions relating to Class A Preferred Shares will be newly established.

 

(3)Other Amendments

 

 

Other necessary amendments, including changes to article numbers and chapter numbers, will be made.

 

2.Details of Amendments

 

The proposed amendments are as follows.

 

The amendments to the Articles of Incorporation under this proposal shall become effective upon the conclusion of this General Meeting.

 

(Underlined portions indicate amendments.)

 

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Current Articles   Proposed Amendment
     

(Total Number of Authorized Shares) Article 6

 

The total number of authorized shares of the Company shall be 16,615,220 shares.

 

(Total Number of Authorized Shares) Article 6 The types of authorized shares of the Company shall consist of:

 

Common Shares that do not provide special provisions regarding matters set forth in each item of Article 108, Paragraph 2 of the Companies Act, and Class Shares as provided in Chapter 3 (hereinafter referred to as “Class A Preferred Shares”).

 

2 The total number of authorized shares shall be 38,455,220 shares, consisting of: 33,455,220 Common Shares, and 5,000,000 Class A Preferred Shares.

     

Newly issued

 

Chapter 3 Class A Preferred Shares (Distribution of Residual Assets)

 

Article 14 When distributing residual assets, the Company shall distribute to holders of Class A Preferred Shares (hereinafter referred to as “Class A Preferred Shareholders”) or registered pledgees thereof prior to holders of Common Shares, an amount equal to one (1) times the paid-in amount per Class A Preferred Share (the “Class A Preferred Residual Distribution Amount”). If stock splits, consolidations, or similar events occur, appropriate adjustments shall be made to prevent dilution.

 

2 In the distribution described in the preceding paragraph, if the total amount of residual assets distributed to Class A preferred shareholders and holders of registered pledges on Class A preferred shares is less than the total amount of residual assets allocated to Class A preferred shares, the Company shall distribute the residual assets in proportion to the shareholding ratios of the Class A preferred shareholders and holders of registered pledges on Class A preferred shares.

 

3 If any residual assets remain after the distribution of the Class A Preferred Residual Asset Distribution Amount to Class A Preferred Shareholders or holders of registered pledges of Class A Preferred Shares, the Company shall distribute to such Class A Preferred Shareholders or holders of registered pledges of Class A Preferred Shares, per Class A Preferred Share, the amount of residual assets per share of Common Stock, multiplied by the number of shares of Common Stock that could be received per share of Class A Preferred Stock if, at that time, Common Stock were to be delivered to the Company in exchange for the Class A Preferred Stock (rounded to the nearest hundredth).

 

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(Measures in Case of Merger, Share Exchange, Share Transfer, Share Transfer to Third Party, or Company Split)

 

Article 15 The Company shall, in the event of an absorption-type merger or a merger by formation in which the Company becomes the dissolving company; a share exchange or a joint share transfer in which the Company becomes a wholly-owned subsidiary; a transfer of shares in which a specific third party, together with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies, acquires more than 50% of the total voting rights of the Company’s issued shares; or an absorption-type split involving a distribution of surplus as prescribed in Article 758, Item 8(b) or Article 760, Item 7(b) of the Companies Act, or a new-entity split involving a distribution of surplus as prescribed in Article 763, Paragraph 1, Item 12(b) or Article 765, Paragraph 1, Item 8(b) of the same Act (hereinafter referred to as “Mergers, etc.”) shall ensure that, prior to common shareholders or common registered share pledgees, Class A preferred shareholders or Class A preferred registered share pledgees are allocated shares of the surviving company, the newly established company, or the wholly-owned parent company, as well as cash and other assets (hereinafter referred to as “Allotted Shares, etc.”) in an amount equivalent to the Class A preferred residual asset distribution amount per Class A preferred share.

 

2 In the allocation described in the preceding paragraph, if the total value of the Allotted Shares, etc. allocated to Class A Preferred Shareholders and Class A Preferred Registered Share Pledgees is less than the total amount of the Class A Preferred Residual Assets, the Company shall allocate the Allotted Shares, etc. in proportion to the shareholding ratios of the Class A Preferred Shareholders and Class A Preferred Registered Share Pledgees.

 

3 If, after the Allotted Shares, etc. equivalent to the Class A Preferred Residual Asset Distribution Amount have been allocated to Class A Preferred Shareholders or Class A Preferred Registered Share Pledgees, there remain any Allotted Shares, etc. to be allocated to the Company’s shareholders, the Company shall pay to the Class A Preferred Shareholders or Class A Preferred Registered Share Pledgees, per Class A Preferred Share, the amount equivalent to the Allotment Shares, etc. per share of Common Stock, multiplied by the number of shares of Common Stock that could be received per share of Class A Preferred Stock if, at that time, Common Stock were to be delivered in exchange for the acquisition of Class A Preferred Stock by the Company (rounded to the nearest hundredth).

 

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(Voting Rights)

 

Article 16 Each Class A Preferred Shareholder shall have one (1) voting right per share at shareholders’ meetings.

 

(Stock Split, Stock Consolidation, and Subscription Rights)

Article 17 When the Company conducts a stock split or reverse stock split, it shall do so simultaneously and in the same proportion for both common stock and Class A preferred stock.

 

2 When the Company grants shareholders the right to receive an allocation of offered shares, the right to receive an allocation of offered stock acquisition rights, or the right to receive an allocation of bonds with stock acquisition rights, the Company shall, as appropriate in each case, grant ordinary shareholders the right to receive an allocation of common stock, stock acquisition rights for common stock, or bonds with stock acquisition rights for common stock; and grant Class A preferred shareholders the right to receive an allocation of Class A preferred stock, the right to receive an allocation of stock options for Class A preferred stock, or the right to receive an allocation of bonds with stock options for Class A preferred stock, respectively, simultaneously and in the same proportion.

 

3 When the Company when making a gratis allocation of shares or a gratis allocation of stock acquisition rights, shall, depending on each case, make a gratis allocation of common shares or a gratis allocation of stock acquisition rights for common shares to common shareholders, and a gratis allocation of Class A preferred shares or a gratis allocation of stock acquisition rights for Class A preferred shares to Class A preferred shareholders, respectively, simultaneously and in the same proportion.

 

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(Right to Request Conversion into Common Stock)

 

Article 18. A Class A Preferred Shareholder may, at any time, request the Company to deliver common stock of the Company in exchange for the Class A Preferred Stock held by such shareholder (hereinafter referred to as “Conversion”), subject to the conditions set forth in Paragraph 2 of this Article.

 

2 The conditions for the Conversion of Class A Preferred Stock shall be as follows:

 

(1) One share of Class A Preferred Stock may be converted into five shares of common stock. However, if the price of common stock, or the price of ADSs equivalent to the price of common stock, falls to $0.50 or less per share for 20 consecutive trading days, one share of Class A Preferred Stock may be converted into ten shares of common stock.

 

(2) Adjustment of the Number of Shares to be Converted The number of shares to be converted shall be adjusted as follows if any of the events listed below occurs after the issuance of Class A Preferred Stock.

 

If the Company conducts a stock split, reverse stock split, or issuance through a shareholder allotment (hereinafter referred to as “Stock Split, etc.”), the number of common shares to be delivered shall be adjusted using the following formula. Number of Shares to be Delivered After Adjustment = Number of Shares to be Delivered Before Adjustment × Ratio of Split or Reverse Split

 

Proposal No. 2: Issuance of Class A Preferred Shares by Third-Party Allotment

 

Subject to approval of Proposal No. 1, the Company proposes issuance of Class A Preferred Shares to strengthen its financial position.

 

Details

1.Type and Number of Shares Class A Preferred Shares 4,000,000 shares
  
2.Payment Amount USD $1.25 per share

 

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3.Payment Period May 1, 2026 – May 15, 2026
  
4.Matters Concerning the Increase in Capital Stock and Capital Reserve

 

(1) The amount of the increase in capital stock shall be one-half of the maximum allowable increase in capital stock, etc., with any fraction less than one yen rounded up.

 

(2) The amount of the increase in capital reserve shall be the amount remaining after subtracting the amount of the increase in capital stock from the maximum allowable increase in capital stock, etc.

5.Allotment Method and Allottee

 

All shares shall be allotted by third-party allotment to: About Investment Pte. Ltd.

 

Proposal 3: Election of Two Directors Who Are Not Members of Audit and Supervisory Committee

 

In order to reinforce the supervisory function on the Company’s management, we request the election of two Directors who are not Members of Audit and Supervisory Committee. The election of all of the candidates becomes effective when Proposal 2 above is approved and the payment for the issuance of Class A Preferred Shares at Proposal 2 is made during the payment period of May 1, 2026 to May 15, 2026.

 

Candidate 1): Lim Kien Leong (37 years old) Number of the Company’s shares held: 0

 

Mr. Lim Kien Leong is the Co-founder and CEO of TranSwap Private Limited. He oversees the day-to-day business operations, as well as the company’s strategic direction and business developments. Lim Kien Leong was previously appointed as the Chief Legal Officer of TranSwap Private Limited and was responsible for all of the company’s legal and regulatory issues, ensuring the company remained compliant with relevant authorities’ regulations. Prior to TranSwap, he gained extensive experience in the field of arbitration, civil and commercial litigation, and corporate law in Singapore and Australia. Lim Kien Leong graduated from the University of Sydney with his Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Laws degrees.

 

Candidate 2): Jong Han Rey Foo (59 years old) Number of the Company’s shares held: 0

 

Mr. Jong Han Rey Foo is a partner at KSCGP Juris LLP in Singapore. He was admitted to the Singapore Bar in 1992 and has been practicing law for 25 years. Jong Han Rey Foo has been practicing corporate law, and his present areas of practice include conveyancing, corporate law and civil litigation. After qualifying in 1990 as a Barrister, Jong Han Rey Foo obtained his Master of Law in Corporate and Commercial Laws from Queen Mary College, University of London in 1991.

 

Notes: 1. There is no special interest between the Company and the Director candidates.
     
  2. Lim Kien Leong and Jong Han Rey Foo are Independent Director candidates.
     
  4. The reason for nominating Mr. Lim Kien Leong as a candidate for Independent Director is that we expect him to fulfill supervising function over the management from a perspective based on his experience and knowledge as an expert in corporate management accumulated through his career performing as CEO of TranSwap.
     
5.The reason for nominating Mr. Jong Han Rey Foo as a candidate for Independent Director is that we expect him to fulfill supervising function over the management from a perspective based on his experience and knowledge as an expert in corporate management accumulated through his career serving as a partner at his law firm and his extensive experience as a barrister
   
6.If the election of Lim Kien Leong and Jong Han Rey Foo is approved, the Company plans to renew the liability limitation agreement with both of them, which limits their liability to the minimum amount prescribed under Article 425, paragraph (1) of the Companies Act.
   
7.The Company extends the Directors with Director and Officer Insurance stipulated Article 430-3, paragraph (1) of the Companies Act and mitigates the respective Director’s probable loss to be incurred by the remedy claims that Directors may encounter in the course of performing duties of Directors. The Company extend insurance coverage to the Director candidates if elected.

 

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Proxy Form

 

To: PicoCELA Inc.

 

I hereby appoint [Shareholder Name] as my proxy and delegate the following authority.

 

1. Please attend the Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders of PicoCELA Inc. to be held on Thursay, April 30, 2026, and exercise your voting rights in accordance with my instructions (indicated by a circle) regarding the following agenda items.

 

However, if no instructions regarding approval or disapproval of an agenda item are provided, or if an amendment to an agenda item is submitted, I hereby grant you a blank proxy in either case.

 

2. Appoint a substitute representative.

 

Proposal No. 1 Approve / Disapprove

 

Proposal No. 2 Approve / Disapprove

 

Proposal No. 3

 

Candidate 1) Approve / Disapprove

 

Candidate 2) Approve / Disapprove

 

End

 

Date: April _______, 2026  
   
Address:  
   
Name:  
   
Signature/Seal:  

 

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FAQ

What did PicoCELA Inc. (PCLA) shareholders approve at the April 2026 extraordinary meeting?

Shareholders approved all proposals: amending the articles of incorporation, creating Class A Preferred Shares, issuing 4,000,000 preferred shares by third-party allotment, and electing two independent directors. Voting participation covered about 90.16% of eligible votes as of April 2, 2026.

How did PicoCELA (PCLA) change its authorized share capital?

PicoCELA increased its total authorized shares to 38,455,220, split into 33,455,220 common shares and 5,000,000 Class A Preferred Shares. This replaces the previous 16,615,220-share limit and is intended to support flexible future fundraising and business expansion under the Companies Act.

What are the key terms of PicoCELA’s Class A Preferred Share issuance?

The company plans to issue 4,000,000 Class A Preferred Shares to About Investment Pte. Ltd. at a payment amount of US$1.25 per share, deducting financial advisory fees and related expenses of a U.S. securities firm. The payment period runs from May 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026.

Who were elected as new directors of PicoCELA Inc. (PCLA)?

Shareholders approved two independent director candidates: Lim Kien Leong, co-founder and CEO of TranSwap Private Limited, and Jong Han Rey Foo, a partner at KSCGP Juris LLP. Their elections become effective once payment for the approved Class A Preferred Share issuance is completed within the specified period.

How did PicoCELA shareholders vote on the 2026 extraordinary meeting proposals?

Proposal 1 received 7,578,692 votes for and 132,871 against. Proposal 2 had 7,574,528 for and 137,000 against. Proposal 3’s two director candidates each received over 7,579,000 votes for and about 132,600 votes against, with minimal abstentions across items.

What priority do PicoCELA’s Class A Preferred Shares have on residual assets?

Under the new articles, Class A Preferred Shareholders receive a residual distribution equal to one times the paid-in amount per preferred share before common shareholders. They may then receive additional amounts aligned with the value per common share, adjusted for the number of common shares deliverable per preferred share.

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