Notice regarding progress of disclosure items: Conclusion of a basic agreement and initiation of discussions concerning AI data center development business

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This notice informs the signing of a basic agreement and the initiation of discussions for the development of an AI data center with a total anticipated capacity of 200MW, to be built using saleable real estate located in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture. The counterparty is a US-based alternative investment management firm. They have received a letter of intent indicating willingness to provide financing options including debt, equity, and real asset financing, and discussions will become more substantive. Specific loan or investment terms will be determined after due diligence and regulatory review, and there is no legal obligation stated.

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The basic agreement is not expected to have a direct impact on the company's consolidated results, and individual contracts may be concluded depending on further discussions. If concrete plans materialize and have a significant impact on performance in future periods, additional disclosure will be provided. The counterparty's name is not disclosed at this time, but it is described as a fund management company based in the United States.