#business_update

The company is pursuing business expansion and strengthening of its technology platforms against the backdrop of advances in AI technology, outlining a strategy to improve competitive advantage.

Re:Z Next announced a review of its third medium-term management plan on May 13, 2026, raising its revenue and profit targets and strengthening growth strategies.

Advancements in AI are accelerating physician member activity on m3.com with limited negative impact, aiming to enhance competitiveness through proprietary AI implementation and personalization strengths.

Hokkaido Gas has decided to continue examining the establishment of a carbon neutral base at Tomakomai East Port through FY2024 and beyond FY2025, aiming to promote GX and respond to increasing demand for natural gas.

Tosei REIT Investment Corporation announced the planned acquisition of real estate trust beneficiary rights for the residential property "TR Garden Yokohama Nakata" located in Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture, at 670 million JPY, scheduled for May 29, 2026.

Rheos Capital Works Co., Ltd. will change its name to 'SBI Rheos Capital Works Co., Ltd.' effective December 1, 2026, with a planned overhaul of the management structure.

Saizeriya Co., Ltd. plans to establish a 100%-owned subsidiary in Chengdu, China, with capital of approximately 300 million yen in December 2026. Impact on the fiscal year ending August 2026 performance is expected to be minimal.

The Company plans to establish a wholly owned subsidiary manufacturing electronic circuit boards in Phu Tho Province, Vietnam, with capital of 50 million USD on April 25, 2026.

Saizeriya Co., Ltd. plans to establish a 100% subsidiary in Indonesia with capital of approximately 300 million yen in December 2026, aiming to expand its restaurant operations locally.

Consolidated subsidiary JALCO has acquired an amusement facility in the Kanto area for 3,800 million yen and a parking lot in Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture for 860 million yen, expecting an increase in annual rental income of 365 million yen.

Sakura Internet has commenced discussions with Microsoft Japan for joint development of a solution enabling the use of its AI computing infrastructure with multiple GPUs on Microsoft Azure, aiming to expand AI infrastructure options in Japan.

The transfer of Aeon Mall Tsurumi Ryokuchi (quasi-co-ownership 25%) was completed on April 1, 2026, at a transfer price of 6,400 million yen, with a scheduled gain on sale of 758 million yen, all of which will be fully returned.