Establishment of Osaka Bluteon Co., Ltd.

Panasonic Sports Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Tsuyoshi Kubota) announced today that Osaka Bluteon Co., Ltd., a new company specialized in the field of volleyball, will be established and begin operations on July 1, 2026.

With the establishment of Osaka Bluteon, Panasonic Sports aims to build a highly effective operational structure capable of making swifter decisions from a perspective closer to the competitive arena. The goal is to strengthen the team's competitive prowess and further enhance the club's management foundation, striving to meet the expectations of fans, local communities, and all stakeholders.

Corporate Profile (Established July 1, 2026) Company Name: Osaka Bluteon Co., Ltd. President & CEO: Shuichi Sasaki *To be formally decided at the General Meeting of Shareholders and Board of Directors meeting in June and July 2026. Headquarters Location: Panasonic XC OSAKA, 2-40 Suehiro-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Capital: 10 million yen (100% owned by Panasonic Sports Co., Ltd.)

▼[Press Release] Announcement regarding the establishment of Osaka Bluteon Co., Ltd. (May 19, 2026) https://news.panasonic.com/jp/press/jn260519-2