Canon IT Solutions Inc., a Group Company of Canon Marketing Japan Inc., Acquires Shares in A&A, the Exclusive Distributor in Japan of 3D CAD Vectorworks.

Background for and purpose of the share transfer

Canon IT Solutions has been promoting a machinery 3D CAD business in the field of engineering solutions.

To enhance its architectural CAD business in addition to its machinery CAD business, A&A is going to become a member of the Canon Marketing Japan Group. A&A localizes Vectorworks, architectural 3D CAD software developed by Nemetschek Vectorworks, Inc. of the United States, and sells localized software in Japan. For 30 years A&A has helped Vectorworks establish its position as a de facto standard in the market of 3D CAD software mainly in the fields of architecture and design.

With A&A becoming a member of the Group, the Canon Marketing Japan Group will be able to provide solutions using not only CAD in manufacturing, but also 3D CAD in architecture and design.

The Canon Marketing Japan Group will continue to boldly promote its 3D business in a range of industries and fields, making the most of its lineup of high-quality 3D products and services, including MREAL, an MR (mixed reality) system, and 3D printers, as well as its diverse sales channels.

Schedule

• June 12, 2014　　　　Conclusion of a share transfer agreement
• June 30, 2014　　　　Acquisition of shares

Overview of A&A

1. Company name
    A&A Co., Ltd.
2. Location
    2-3-15 Kanda Surugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
3. Established
    June 1984
4. Capital
    20 million yen
5. Directors
    President　　Eiichi Kawase
    Director 　　Takashi Yokota
    Director 　　Yoshio Miyano
    Director 　　Tomoki Narabayashi
    Director 　　Shigeru Yoshikawa
6. Number of employees
   52 (as of May 2014)
7. Business
    Localization and domestic sales of Vectorworks, 3D CAD software developed by Nemetschek Vectorworks, Inc. of the United States
8. Shareholder
    Canon IT Solutions (100%)

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