Earlyworks Rebrands as Perpetuals.com and Wins Shareholder Backing for Perpetual Markets Acquisition

Claim 70% Off TipRanks PremiumUnlock hedge fund-level data and powerful investing tools for smarter, sharper decisions Stay ahead of the market with the latest news and analysis and maximize your portfolio's potentialEarlyworks Co., Ltd. Sponsored ADR ( (ELWS) ) has provided an update. At an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders held in Tokyo on January 16, 2026, Earlyworks Co., Ltd. obtained shareholder approval for a suite of measures underpinning its strategic transformation, including the issuance of new shares and Series P shares to acquire 100% of Perpetual Markets Ltd., the creation of flexible share-option based financing, amendments to its articles of incorporation, and the election and remuneration of two new directors, Patrick Gruhn and Matthew Nicoletti. Shareholder backing also cleared the way for a rebranding of the company as Perpetuals.com Ltd and an increase and restructuring of its authorized share capital, with the name change and a new Nasdaq ticker symbol “PDC” taking effect on January 20, 2026; while the Perpetual Markets acquisition remains subject to customary closing conditions, these resolutions mark a significant shift in corporate identity and governance that could broaden the group’s technology and financial services footprint and alter its capital structure for existing investors. The most recent analyst rating on (ELWS) stock is a Hold with a $6.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Earlyworks Co., Ltd. Sponsored ADR stock, see the ELWS Stock Forecast page. Spark’s Take on ELWS Stock According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, ELWS is a Neutral. The score is primarily held back by weak financial performance (ongoing losses, negative and worsening cash flows, and rising leverage) despite strong revenue growth. Technicals are supportive with a clear uptrend and positive momentum indicators, but valuation is constrained by a negative P/E and no stated dividend yield. To see Spark’s full report on ELWS stock, click here. More about Earlyworks Co., Ltd. Sponsored ADR Perpetuals.com Ltd, formerly Earlyworks Co., Ltd., is a Tokyo-based company engaged in contracted system development, IT systems construction and consulting, computer system and software planning and sales, as well as advertising production, graphic design, and blockchain-related content and asset sales. The company also conducts securities investment, financial and venture investment activities, investment advisory and intermediary services for domestic and overseas investments, and provides listing support and consulting, positioning itself at the intersection of technology services, digital assets, and financial and investment businesses. Average Trading Volume: 58,640 Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy Current Market Cap: $18.27M For an in-depth examination of ELWS stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.