On March 4, 2024, Fuji Soft Incorporated announced that 3D Investment Partners has proposed to appoint an outside auditor to ensure the software developer fairly reviews multiple takeover proposals it has received from global private equity firms. The Company added that 3D Investment Partners said that appointing an outside auditor would help the Company better evaluate takeover proposals the $2.6 billion Company has received. Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) is recommended in favor of the Company for the annual shareholders meeting on March 15 and said that it remains unclear what added value the appointment of an additional outside auditor will have. The Company said that the Yokohama-based company has launched a special committee of independent board directors to review the private equity proposals, compare them with its business strategy, and determine which would most enhance its value.

The Company is sincerely considering the proposals and its process is in line with legal requirements and government guidelines.