6-K
LEAD REAL ESTATE CO., LTD (LRE)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TORULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of January 2026
Commission File Number: 001-41814
Lead Real Estate Co., Ltd
6F, MFPR Shibuya Nanpeidai Building 16-11
Nampeidai-cho, Shibuya-ku
Tokyo, 150-0036, Japan
(Address of principal executive office)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F x Form 40-F ¨
Change of Chief Financial Officer
On December 1, 2025, Mr. Daisuke Takahashi notified Lead Real Estate Co., Ltd (the “Company”) of his resignation as Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) of the Company, effective as of December 3, 2025 . Mr. Daisuke Takahashi has advised the Company that his resignation was due to personal reasons and not a result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter related to the operations, policies, or practices of the Company.
To fill the vacancy created by Mr. Daisuke Takahashi’s departure, Mr. Eiji Nagahara, the Company’s Representative Director, President, and Chief Executive Officer, appointed Mr. Ken Takahashi as CFO, effective January 1, 2026. The biographical information of Mr. Ken Takahashi is set forth below.
Mr. Ken Takahashi, age 62, has served as our CFO since January 2026. Prior to joining the Company, he served as the Senior Executive Officer and Head of the Financial Management Office at Fujimoto Holdings Co., Ltd. (“Fujimoto Holdings”), a general trading company, from October 2017 to September 2025. During his service at Fujimoto Holdings, he also served as the Senior Executive Officer and Head of Accounting at PIP Co., Ltd., one of the Fujimoto Holdings’ group companies, and the Representative Director and President of PIP Business Associate, another Fujimoto Holdings’ group company. From April 2010 to September 2016, Mr. Ken Takahashi was a senior manager at KPMG Peat Marwick Co., Ltd., an accounting consulting firm, where he served as the Head of Consulting, responsible for accounting consulting and operations manager. From April 2003 to March 2014, he was an Executive Director at Nikko Group VC Capital, where he was involved in initial public offering support and business restructuring projects, serving as Director of Finance and Corporate Strategy for operating companies, primarily focusing on hands-on work related to stock listings. From April 2014 to September 2016, he also served as Representative Director and CEO of Mirai Asset Management Co., Ltd., where he was involved in financial advisory and financial services related to Type 2 financing. Mr. Takahashi received his bachelor’s degree in integrated business and engineering from the University of Michigan in June 1987 and his master’s degree in industrial and operations engineering from the University of Michigan in May 1990.
There are no family relationships between Mr. Ken Takahashi and any director or executive officer of the Company. To the best knowledge of the Company, there is no understanding or arrangement between Mr. Ken Takahashi and any other person pursuant to which he was appointed as the CFO of the Company.
A copy of the press release announcing the appointment of Mr. Ken Takahashi is furnished in this report as Exhibit 99.1.
EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit No. | Description |
|---|---|
| 99.1 | Press Release – Lead Real Estate Appoints Ken Takahashi as Chief Financial Officer to Drive Next Phase of Growth |
SIGNATURE
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.
| Lead Real Estate Co., Ltd | |
|---|---|
| By: | /s/ Eiji Nagahara |
| Eiji Nagahara | |
| Representative Director, President, and Chief Executive Officer |
Date: January 6, 2026
Exhibit 99.1
Lead Real Estate Appoints Ken Takahashi as ChiefFinancial Officer to Drive Next Phase of Growth
Seasoned finance executive brings extensiveexperience in corporate strategy, capital markets, and financial management
Tokyo, Japan – January 6, 2026– Lead Real Estate Co., Ltd (Nasdaq: LRE) ("LRE" or the "Company"), a Japanese real estate developer of luxury residential properties, including single-family homes and condominiums across Tokyo, Kanagawa Prefecture, and Sapporo, and the developer and operator of the ENT TERRACE brand of extended-stay hotels, today announced that Ken Takahashi has been appointed Chief Financial Officer, effective January 1, 2026. Mr. Takahashi will lead all finance, capital markets, and corporate planning activities.
Mr. Takahashi previously served as Senior Executive Officer and Head of the Financial Management Office at Fujimoto Holdings Co., Ltd., as well as Senior Executive Officer and Head of Accounting at PIP Co., Ltd. and Representative Director and President of PIP Business Associate, where he oversaw group-wide budgeting, accounting, and internal controls for a diversified corporate group. He also held senior finance and strategy roles at KPMG Peat Marwick Co., Ltd. and Nikko Group's venture and investment platforms, and served as Representative Director and Chief Executive Officer of Mirai Asset Management Co., Ltd., gaining broad experience in capital markets, financial advisory, and regulated financial products. Mr. Takahashi holds a master's degree in industrial and operations engineering from the University of Michigan.
"Our business is entering a new phase where disciplined capital allocation, financial transparency, and effective engagement with capital markets are more important than ever," said Eiji Nagahara, President, Chief Executive Officer, and Representative Director of the Company. "Ken's track record at large corporate groups and financial institutions, combined with his global perspective, makes him the right finance leader to support our next stage of growth."
"I am honored to serve as LRE's Chief Financial Officer," said Ken Takahashi. "LRE has a compelling strategy and a strong team, and I look forward to partnering with the leadership team to strengthen our financial foundation and accelerate sustainable value creation for our stakeholders."
About Lead Real Estate Co., Ltd
Lead Real Estate Co., Ltd is a Japanese developer of luxury residential properties, including single-family homes and condominiums, across Tokyo, Kanagawa Prefecture, and Sapporo. In addition, the Company operates hotels in Tokyo and leases apartment building units to individual customers in Japan and Dallas, Texas.
The Company's mission is to serve its customers by offering stylish, safe, and luxurious living. The Company's vision is to adopt the Kaizen (continuous improvement) approach to continually improve its operations and to leverage its nationally recognized, award-winning luxury homes and strong market position in the luxury residential property market in Tokyo, Kanagawa Prefecture, and Sapporo to create a global transaction platform allowing access to prime Japanese condominiums as well as overseas condominiums, including in the U.S. and Hong Kong.
For more information, please visit the Company's website at https://www.lead-real.co.jp/en/.
About "ENT TERRACE"
"ENT TERRACE" is an extended-stay hotel brand operated by Lead Real Estate Co., Ltd. ENT TERRACE provides flexible, residential-style accommodation in Tokyo's prime districts for international travelers, families, and business executives seeking home-like comfort with hotel services for longer stays. ENT TERRACE GINZA PREMIUM was awarded "Luxury Apartments of the Year in Kanto" at the Travel & Hospitality Awards 2025, a renowned recognition in the international tourism industry. Learn more at https://ent-terrace.com/en/.
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements in this press release about future expectations, plans, and prospects, as well as any other statements regarding matters that are not historical facts, may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as "anticipate," "believe," "continue," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "plan," "potential," "predict," "project," "should," "target," "will," "would" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors, including the uncertainties related to market conditions and other factors that may affect future results, as described in the Company's registration statement and in its other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Any forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date hereof, and the Company disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
Contact Information
For Media and Investor Relations:
Ken Takahashi
Chief Financial Officer
Lead Real Estate Co., Ltd
k-takahashi@lead-real.co.jp
+81 3-5784-5127
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