FORM 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 under
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For January 19, 2006
Commission File Number: 0-30204
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Internet Initiative Japan Inc.
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
Jinbocho Mitsui Bldg. 1-105 Kanda Jinbo-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0051, Japan
(Address of principal executive offices)
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Date Description of Exhibit
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1 2006/1/19 Konami and IIJ will Establish a Joint Venture Company,
to operate Comprehensive Portal Sites
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Internet Initiative Japan Inc.
Date: January 19, 2006 By: /s/ Koichi Suzuki
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Koichi Suzuki
President, Chief Executive Officer
and Representative Director
Exhibit 1
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Konami and IIJ will Establish a Joint Venture
Company, to Operate Comprehensive Portal Sites
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 19, 2006--Konami Corporation
(headquartered in Chiyoda-ku Tokyo, hereafter referred to as "Konami")
and Internet Initiative Japan Inc. (headquartered in Chiyoda-ku Tokyo,
hereafter referred to as "IIJ") today announced that the both
companies agreed to establish a joint venture company, "Internet
Revolution Inc." (hereafter referred to as "i-revo"), for operating
comprehensive portals sites.
"i-revo" will provide portal sites, merging Konami's expertise in
developing digital entertainment content and IIJ's cultivated highly
reliable technologies for developing system and network operations. In
the network society seeking convenience and efficiency, "i-revo" will
offer content and sites that will be cherished by a wide range of
users from children to the elderly, through services focusing on
"relationships, sense of security, user-friendly and impression."
Internet is now inseparable to our society, due to remarkable
advances in digital technology and development of infrastructure.
Internet has become an integral part of people's lives. In addition,
in today's digitalized society, "individuality" is getting more
attention and is widespread. "i-revo" will provide online community
which will bring users comfort and warmth through operating
comprehensive portal site features linking "individuality" to "
individuality". "i-revo" also will enhance the importance of the
internet though its ideas and services.
1. Summary of a joint venture company
(1)Registered name Internet Revolution Inc.
(2)Date of incorporation February 1, 2006
(3)Head office location 6-10-1, Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
(Roppongi Hills)
(4)Capital 1,250 million yen
(5)Amount of investment 2,500 million yen
(6)Investment ratio Konami 70% IIJ 30%
* Internet Revolution Inc. will become a consolidated subsidiary of
Konami and an equity method affiliate of IIJ
(7)Main business Operating the Internet portal sites
(8)Directors
Representative Director: Kazuya Takahashi
(President of Online Company, Konami)
Director: Hiroshi Nagaoka
(Senior Manager of Online Company, Konami)
Director: Takashi Taniguchi
(General Manager of System Engineering
and Operation Division, IIJ)
Director (External): Akira Tamai
(Corporate Officer and Division Director
of Finance and Accounting, Konami)
Director (External): Hideshi Hojo
(Managing Director, General Manager of
Sales Department, IIJ)
2. Summary of Services
(1) Name: i-revo
(2) Commencement Date: Mid-March, 2006
(3) Content: - New communication service
- Internet connectivity service
- Distribution of products related to music and video
- Distribution of games
- Search service
- Information service
- E-commerce
-- Statement by Kagemasa Kozuki, President, Konami Corporation
Konami has strengthened the online business with our expertise in
developing content and digital technologies in our digital
entertainment business. By establishing a joint venture company with
IIJ which has proven Internet technologies and operation, we will
offer portal sites which every user can make use with enjoyment and
sense of security.
We appreciate your continuing support.
-- Statement by Koichi Suzuki, President and CEO, Internet
Initiative Japan Inc.
IIJ has provided a highly reliable network solution as core
competence to mainly companies, government, other public offices and
carriers. We will contribute to the further realization of safer and
user-friendly network society through the provision of the integrated
Internet service including new concepts and technologies with Konami
which has leading content in the world.
-- Statement by Kazuya Takahashi, President, Internet Revolution
Inc.
We will promote the business which will bring revolutionary change
to the Internet industry by taking advantage of Konami's expertise in
content services, and IIJ's Internet technologies. We will provide
services which match people's lives and bring happiness and excitement
to users. Though this, we aim to be a company needed in society. We
hope that users will feel the message, "relationships, sense of
security, user-friendly and impression" through the services. As
always, we appreciate your support.
Corporate Data
-- KONAMI CORPORATION
Konami Corporation was established in1973. Konami has Digital
Entertainment business including 'Computer & Video Games', 'Toy &
Hobby', 'Amusement', 'Online' and 'Multi-Media', Health & Fitness
business and Gaming & System business.
Konami was listed on the first section of the Tokyo Stock
Exchange, the Stock Exchange of Singapore, the London Stock Exchange
and the New York Stock Exchange.
-- Internet Initiative Japan Inc.
Founded in 1992, Internet Initiative Japan Inc. (IIJ, NASDAQ:
IIJI, Tokyo Stock Exchange Mothers: 3774) is one of Japan's leading
Internet-access and comprehensive network solutions providers. IIJ and
its group of companies provide total network solutions that mainly
cater to high-end corporate customers. The company's services include
high-quality systems integration and security services, Internet
access, hosting/housing, and content design. Moreover, the company has
built one of the largest Internet backbone networks in Japan, and
between Japan and the United States. IIJ was listed on NASDAQ in 1999
and on the Mothers market of Tokyo Stock Exchange in 2005. For more
information about IIJ, visit the IIJ Web site at
http://www.iij.ad.jp/en/.
The statements within this release contain forward-looking
statements about our future plans that involve risk and uncertainty.
These statements may differ materially from actual future events or
results. Readers are referred to the documents furnished by Internet
Initiative Japan Inc. with the SEC, specifically the most recent
reports on Forms 20-F and 6-K, which identify important risk factors
that could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the
forward-looking statements.
CONTACT: KONAMI CORPORATION Publicity Group
Tel: +81-3-4332-0573
Fax: +81-3-5220-9905
Email: press@konami.com
www.konami.net
or
Internet Initiative Japan Inc.
Corporate Communications
Tel: +81-3-5259-6310
Fax: +81-3-5259-6311
E-mail: press@iij.ad.jp
www.iij.ad.jp