R&AC Co., Ltd.announced a private placement of 50 shares at ¥400,000 per share for gross proceeds of ¥20,000,000 on October 21, 2016. The transaction will include participation from new investor, SAKURA KCS Corporation (TSE:4761). On closing, the investor will hold 7.2% stake in the company. The company and the investor entered into a capital alliance contract on the same date. The transaction is by way of third party allocation of shares to the investor. The transaction is expected to close on October 27, 2016.