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Zero One Brain holds Kids Corporation Co., Ltd. as its subsidiary, which provides advancement and employment support services for high school students. Through this acquisition, we will establish an integrated support system that covers career development from high school through university enrollment, expanding our career data platform business. The acquisition price is undisclosed but was determined based on an independent third-party valuation.\n\n### Future Outlook and Impact\nThe share transfer agreement is scheduled to be signed on March 26, 2026, with an effective date planned for July 31, 2026. Zero One Brain and Kids Corporation are expected to become consolidated subsidiaries starting from the third quarter of the fiscal year ending December 2026. The impact on the earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending December 2026 is currently under review, with timely disclosure to be made as necessary. 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