Uluru Enters Public Servant-Specialized Recruitment Business

Uluru Inc. (Chuo-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Tomoya Hoshi, hereinafter "Uluru"), a company aiming to solve labor shortages through its unique "AI and human" hybrid model, announces its new entry into the public-private talent domain. By leveraging expertise and networks cultivated through its Govtech business, Uluru will connect former public servants with private enterprises to promote talent mobility. Additionally, the company's board of directors has resolved to conclude a business transfer agreement for 'Gov2Career,' currently operated by Public Connect Inc. (Headquarters: Osaka City, Osaka; CEO: Yutaro Hirata), and hereby announces this development.

Background of Business Acquisition and Entry into Public-Private Talent Sector

Uluru operates primarily in the Govtech sector, guided by its vision of "Solving labor shortages to enrich people and businesses." In the public sector, it has provided services such as the bid information alert service "NJSS" and the knowledge utilization and practical support service for public officials "Chouhatsu Info." Through these offerings, Uluru has addressed challenges in public procurement and built a robust customer base with bidding companies, national agencies, and local governments nationwide.

"Gov2Career," the business being acquired, is a recruitment service operated by Public Connect Inc. that specializes in job placement for national and local government employees. It has supported career development for talent with public-sector experience, thereby promoting talent mobility between the public and private sectors.

In recent years, government agencies and local municipalities are facing severe human resource shortages, while private companies increasingly seek talent with expertise in the public sector. This talent movement represents a structural shift that will continue regardless of Uluru's involvement, and the company believes it is crucial to provide a proper platform for this transition. By combining Uluru's nationwide network with government agencies, municipalities, and bidding companies with Gov2Career's operational expertise in recruitment, Uluru aims to place talent with accurate knowledge of public procurement into the private sector, offering solutions that address talent challenges on both sides.

Overview of Business Acquisition

Business Name: Gov2Career (Recruitment Service)

Overview of Transferring Company

・Company Name: Public Connect Inc. ・Head Office: 6-38 Oyamashita-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka ・Founded: December 2021 ・Representative: CEO Yutaro Hirata ・Capital: 79.37 million JPY

Timeline

(1) Contract Signing Date: July 14, 2026

(2) Business Transfer Date: July 30, 2026 (planned)

Future Outlook

The impact of this business acquisition on the current fiscal year (ending March 2027) is expected to be minimal. However, if any material impact on performance is identified in the future, it will be disclosed promptly.

【Overview of Uluru Group】 Uluru Inc. (https://www.uluru.biz/)

Uluru is a leading company in solving labor shortage issues. The company's business is centered on creating and utilizing "latent labor assets" derived from two sources: "hidden labor force"—people who want to work but cannot—and "fading labor force"—jobs likely to be replaced by AI in the future.

Through its unique business model combining "AI and human" capabilities, Uluru aims to realize its vision of "Solving labor shortages to enrich people and businesses" by building sustainable businesses that address labor shortages.

Established: August 31, 2001 Headquarters: KDX Harumi Building 9F, 3-12-1 Harumi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Representative: Tomoya Hoshi Business Activities: ◆ CGS (Crowd Generated Service) ※CGS is Uluru's proprietary business model utilizing crowd workers ・Telephone answering service "fondesk" ・Automated phone response service "fondesk IVR" ・Bid information alert service "NJSS," "nSearch" ・Platform supporting government business from upstream processes "GoSTEP" ・Bid qualification management service "Bid Qualification Portal" ・Knowledge utilization and practical support service for public officials "Chouhatsu Info" ・Photo sales system for kindergartens and daycare centers "enPhoto" ・Graduation album production service "enAlbum" ・On-site photography service "OurPhoto"

◆ BPO ※ ・Comprehensive outsourcing "Uluru BPO" ・Accompanying customer success outsourcing service "CSerBPO" ・High-precision AI-OCR service "eas" ・Comprehensive support service for employing persons with disabilities "eas next" ※ Operated by Uluru BPO Inc.

◆ Crowdsourcing ・Operation of the platform "Shufti"