Mitsubishi Heavy Industries invests JPY 10 billion in Preferred Networks via share subscription

• Mitsubishi Heavy Industries agreed to invest JPY 10 billion in Preferred Networks via a third-party allotment of newly issued shares.
• The capital and business alliance was signed Aug. 31, 2026, following an earlier AI-focused business tie-up announced in June 2026.
• Funds target joint development of AI for intelligent, autonomous machinery used in mission-critical areas such as social infrastructure, defense.
• Share subscription remains subject to completion of required procedures, including approval at Preferred Networks’ general meeting of shareholders.

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