Demonstrating Rock-Solid Financial Foundation through Unsecured Large-Scale Fundraising: LEIFRAS Issues 200 Million Yen SDG Private Bond and Continues Donations to Children's Independence Support Organization

LEIFRAS Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: LFS, headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Kiyotaka Ito), which operates children's sports schools and supports the regional expansion of school club activities, held a donation ceremony on June 5, 2026, for the 'Sun and Children Project,' a nonprofit organization supporting children facing abuse or difficult circumstances. This marks the company's continued support since 2022, returning the strong financial foundation proven by large-scale unsecured bond issuance to society, and simultaneously advancing business growth and social issue resolution.

1. Strong Management Foundation Demonstrated by the Unsecured 200 Million Yen, 5-Year Bond Passing Strict Reviews

Issuing an SDG private bond (unsecured corporate bond) requires passing extremely rigorous financial audits by the trustee bank. The fact that our company successfully issued a large-scale, long-term private bond of 200 million yen unsecured over five years is clear evidence of the high evaluation from financial institutions regarding the stability of recurring revenue generated by our school and club support businesses, as well as our future sustainable growth potential. Leveraging this achievement, we will further pursue business expansion and enhancement of corporate value.

2. The 'Chikuginkin Regional Support Private Bond' Mechanism: Returning 0.2% of Issuance Amount to Society

This private bond meets clients' funding needs while also allocating an amount equivalent to 0.2% of the issuance to educational institutions and support organizations. We are utilizing a sustainable financial ecosystem where fundraising for corporate growth directly translates into tangible actions supporting local communities and children's futures.

3. Why We Support: Continuing Efforts to Break the 'Negative Spiral' of Abuse and Promote Independence

This donation continues our support for the 'Sun and Children Project,' which began with our private bond issuance in 2022. The project provides dreams and environments through sports and arts for children facing difficulties due to abuse or economic hardship. Notably, it goes beyond temporary volunteerism by offering opportunities to learn programming and specialized skills, aiming to create environments where children can achieve economic independence in the future (breaking the negative spiral). Our company, which fosters children's non-cognitive abilities (life skills) through sports, deeply resonates with this philosophy of 'independence support' and continues its donations.

4. Future Outlook: Growing into a Social Business that Returns Corporate Growth to Society

At the donation ceremony held on June 5, 2026, stakeholders gathered to reaffirm strong collaboration toward children's futures. Going forward, backed by a stable financial foundation, we will continue striving as a 'social business company' that not only pursues profit but also returns the value we create to solving social issues.

Comment from CEO Kiyotaka Ito

We have supported children's growth through sports. However, there are children in society who lack access to sports and learning opportunities. We believe it is equally important for us, as a growing company, to return the value created through our growth to society. We hope this donation will help expand the future possibilities for children.

【Reference】Overview of the SDG Private Bond and Ceremony

Issuing Company: LEIFRAS Co., Ltd.

Trustee Bank: Chikuginkin Bank, Ltd.

Issuance Amount: 200 million yen (200 million yen)

Term: 5 years

Issue Date: January 30, 2026

Ceremony Date: June 5, 2026

Venue: 3rd Floor, Chikuginkin Fukuoka Building, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture

Recipient: Sun and Children Project, General Incorporated Association

【Company Overview: LEIFRAS Co., Ltd.】

Company Name: LEIFRAS Co., Ltd.

Listing Market: Nasdaq Capital Market

Ticker (U.S. Security Code): LFS

Headquarters: 20th Floor, Ebisu Garden Place Tower, 4-20-3 Ebisu, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Representative: CEO Kiyotaka Ito

Established: August 28, 2001

Capital: 784,666,480 yen (including capital reserves)

Business Activities: Sports School Business, Event Business, Alliance Business

Club Activity Support Business, Regional Collaboration Business, Healthcare Business

After-School Day Services 'LEIF,' 'FLEI,' 'ILFE' Business

Website: https://www.leifras.co.jp/

IR Site: https://ir.leifras.co.jp/jp/

【Inquiries】

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