Notice of the Absorption-type Merger of a Subsidiary
Notice of the Absorption-type Merger of a Subsidiary
SHIFT Inc. (“SHIFT,” headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan; Masaru Tange, CEO and Representative Director), which supports clients in developing and delivering software services and products that drive sales, is announcing that at a meeting of its Board of Directors held on November 5, 2025, it resolved to merge Roppongi Kanri No.10 Co., Ltd.(“RK10,” headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan; Shota Isomoto ,Representative Director), a wholly owned consolidated subsidiary (ownership ratio: 100%) by an absorption-type merger (hereinafter “the Reorganization”).
As this reorganization constitutes a simplified absorption-type company split involving a consolidated subsidiary, certain disclosure items and details have been omitted.
- Purpose of the Reorganization
Since launching its software testing business in 2009, SHIFT has delivered software quality assurance services across a wide range of industries, from enterprise systems to entertainment. As the company grew, it sought to raise awareness of the importance of software development and product quality in a market where software testing outsourcing was still in its early stages. To expand its corporate client base, SHIFT launched a training business in 2012 called Hinshitsu Daigaku (“Quality University”), offering programs designed to promote quality-driven practices among organizations.
RK10, which SHIFT will merge with through an absorption-type merger, operates an online programming school (e-learning) for individuals with no prior IT experience as well as engineers seeking to advance their skills. The company also provides career transition support services for its students. Leveraging the nature of online courses, the school has students nationwide and features robust support systems designed to effectively address student challenges and boost motivation. Its key features include a one-on-one mentorship program, responsive support services that promptly address questions, and a learning management system that visualizes student progress. The school also boasts a job placement success rate exceeding 98%, demonstrating its success in cultivating highly skilled, market-ready engineers.
As a group company of SHIFT, RK10 had planned to collaborate with SHIFT’s Hinshitsu Daigaku. However, to strengthen collaboration and accelerate decision-making between the two entities, as well as to centralize corporate functions for optimized resource allocation, it was decided to implement the reorganization. Through this integration, SHIFT will enhance its engineer training programs by incorporating the skill sets required for success in the AI era, providing career development opportunities tailored to evolving technological needs. Additionally, SHIFT will offer corporate clients e-learning content covering topics such as “Compliance,” “Information Security,” and other essential knowledge and workplace standards. These materials have been developed and refined based on the challenges and risks SHIFT has encountered throughout various stages of its business growth.
By fully utilizing this online learning platform alongside Hinshitsu Daigaku, which offers highly specialized, practice-oriented programs primarily through in-person lectures, SHIFT aims to further expand its customer base. This initiative will accelerate the cultivation of engineers capable of achieving higher productivity and development quality, contributing to resolving structural challenges such as the IT industry’s chronic talent shortage and supporting the smooth business operations of companies across Japan.