Long Black Partners Group Supports Business Succession of Central Lease Co., Ltd. Through 'Keisho Japan No. 2 Fund'

Our subsidiary, LBPI Co., Ltd., which operates the 'Keisho Japan No. 2 Investment Limited Partnership' (hereinafter, 'Keisho Japan No. 2 Fund'), has acquired shares of Central Lease Co., Ltd. (hereinafter, 'Central Lease'). This investment aims to support the company's business succession and promote its further growth.

Furthermore, this investment was executed jointly with the 'Yamagata Kyoso Fund No. 1 Investment Limited Partnership,' operated by Yamagata Kyoso Partners Co., Ltd., an investment-specialized subsidiary of Yamagata Bank. Both companies will collaborate to support Central Lease's future business operations.

1. Overview of the Investee Company

Company Name Central Lease Co., Ltd.

Representative Osamu Konno

Location 2035-1 Miyauchi, Nanyo City, Yamagata Prefecture

Business Activities Leasing of temporary scaffolding and environmental equipment

Established 1991

Homepage https://www.central-lease.jp/

Central Lease has contributed to the development of housing infrastructure in the Tohoku and Niigata areas, primarily in Yamagata, Niigata, and Miyagi prefectures. The company has also actively promoted sound management by focusing on safety management, quality control, and human resource development. With this fund, the company will realize further human resource investment and business growth.

2. Overview of Investors

Name Keisho Japan No. 2 Investment Limited Partnership Yamagata Kyoso Fund No. 1 Investment Limited Partnership

Operating Company LBPI Co., Ltd. Yamagata Kyoso Partners Co., Ltd.

Fund Investors Organization for Small & Medium Enterprises and 11 other companies Yamagata Bank

Total Fund Amount 7 billion JPY 3 billion JPY

Investment Purpose Business succession, growth support Business succession, new business, regional revitalization, etc.

Established July 2025 April 2022

The Keisho Japan No. 2 Fund was established with investments from the Organization for Small & Medium Enterprises and regional financial institutions. It is a fund that aims to support business succession through investments in core SMEs in various regions, developing and growing excellent businesses that support local economies across Japan.

[Contact Information] Long Black Partners Co., Ltd. Administration Department Tel: 03-6674-2314 E-mail: [email protected]