[Seminar Report] Storage Oh Speaks at Seminar Hosted by Funai Consulting

Storage Oh Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture; Representative Director: Jiro Arakawa; Securities Code: 2997; hereinafter "Storage Oh"), a company engaged in the planning, development, operation, and management of self-storage facilities, announces that Representative Director Jiro Arakawa and Managing Executive Officer Yoshinori Sato spoke at the seminar "High-Profit Self-Storage Business with 10%-15% Annual Yield" hosted by Funai Consulting Inc. on March 17, 2026.

This seminar was held for companies and investors seeking new pillars for their real estate businesses, providing explanations on the marketability and revenue models of the self-storage business, as well as key points for launching and operating such ventures.

Presentation Details Our company delivered presentations on the following themes:

1. The Self-Storage Business Market and Business Model Arakawa explained the background of the self-storage market's growth, incorporating comparisons with overseas markets. He detailed that while self-storage is a mature, massive market in the United States, Japan remains an untapped market with low penetration rates, where future growth is highly anticipated. He also introduced our business overview, highlighting our business model that integrates the planning, development, and operation of self-storage facilities, as well as the characteristics of our stable, stock-type revenue backed by low cancellation rates.

2. Key Points for Business Launch and High Profitability Sato explained practical points for business launch, including the business structure needed to enhance profitability in the self-storage business, analysis of location, visibility, rent, and competitors for store opening decisions, specific methods for utilizing idle land, and product design tailored for investors.

Scenes from the Event The event was attended by many participants, and numerous specific questions regarding the launch and profitability of the self-storage business were raised during and after the lectures. The venue saw lively exchanges of opinions, making it a highly successful seminar that reflected a high level of interest.

Characteristics of the Self-Storage Business The self-storage business introduced by our company has the following features: - A high-profit model with an expected annual yield of 10-15% - A stable stock-type business where occupancy rates are unlikely to drop - Low risk of rent decline, making it easy to maintain asset value - An efficient business structure that can be operated by a small number of people

Future Outlook Our company aims to establish over 200 locations nationwide...