Google International LLC agreed to acquire pring Inc. from Metaps Inc. (TSE:6172), Nippon Gas Co., Ltd. (TSE:8174), Miroku Jyoho Service Co., Ltd. (TSE:9928) and others on July 13, 2021. Metaps, Miroku Jyoho and Nippon Gas hold a combined 87% stake in pring. Metaps is selling its 45% stake for ¥4.9 billion. Following the transaction, Nippon forecasts to recognize the capital gain of ¥1.2 billion. The transaction is expected to be completed from late July to late August, 2021.

Google International LLC completed the acquisition of pring Inc. from Metaps Inc. (TSE:6172), Nippon Gas Co., Ltd. (TSE:8174), Miroku Jyoho Service Co., Ltd. (TSE:9928) and others on September 21, 2021.