Notice of Capital Alliance Agreement with Japan Knowledge Co., Ltd. and Acquisition of its Shares (Equity Method Affiliate)

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This is to report that at the Board of Directors meeting held on September 25, 2026, a capital alliance agreement with Japan Knowledge Co., Ltd. and the acquisition of its shares were approved. The aim is to combine the know-how accumulated through the business alliance with Japan Knowledge’s AI quality assurance and governance technologies to create new services and expand business opportunities through a stable capital relationship. After the acquisition, Japan Knowledge is expected to become an equity-method affiliate, strengthening a long-term cooperative relationship.

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The specifics of this capital alliance consist of acquiring 1,021,000 shares through a third-party allotment and transferring 35,000 shares from major shareholders, totaling 1,056,000 shares. The post-acquisition voting rights ownership will be 20.36%. Key contract contents include director nomination rights, pre-approval and consultation for material matters, and pre-emptive rights. The impact of becoming an equity-method affiliate is currently under examination, and its effect on the consolidated results for the fiscal year ending March 2027 is not yet determined.