[Important] Regarding the Conclusion of a Sponsorship Agreement with TOPS Co., Ltd.

Sint-Truiden VV (hereinafter referred to as STVV) is pleased to announce that we have concluded a corporate sponsorship agreement with TOPS Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tachikawa City, Tokyo) for the 2025-2026 season.

TOPS Co., Ltd. has agreed with STVV's vision of supporting the European and global challenges of Japanese players, coaches, and business staff, and acting as a bridge not only in sports but also between Japan and Belgium, leading to this corporate sponsorship agreement.

[Comment from TOPS Co., Ltd.] "This is our second sponsorship agreement with STVV. What a day to be able to support such a wonderful challenge! Our company also operates futsal courts, albeit on a different scale. It would be wonderful if children could one day fly to STVV from here! Let's both work hard for the development of Japanese football!! Vamos STVV!!"

Company Overview Company Name: TOPS Co., Ltd. Representative: Hiroshi Tsukiji Location: Fromm Chubu Rooftop, 2-11-2 Akebonocho, Tachikawa City, Tokyo Business Activities: Since September 2020, operating a futsal court on the rooftop of Fromm Chubu in Tachikawa City, Tokyo. Official Website: https://tops2020.jp/

[About Sint-Truiden VV (STVV)] A football club belonging to the Belgian Pro League 1, founded in 1924. In November 2017, DMM.com LLC acquired the management rights. In 2018, Takayuki Tateishi, former GM of FC Tokyo, was appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The club's five pillars are strengthening the top team, enhancing the academy, building new business schemes, expanding the stadium, and technological innovation through IT adoption. Players currently with the club include Ryotaro Ito (formerly Albirex Niigata), Masihiro Yamamoto (formerly Gamba Osaka), Kōta Brian Kubobo (formerly SL Benfica), Shōgo Taniguchi (formerly Al-Rayyan SC), Kaito Matsuzawa (formerly V-Varen Nagasaki), Taiga Hatake (formerly Shonan Bellmare), Keisuke Goto (formerly Anderlecht), and Shion Shinkawa (formerly Sagan Tosu). In the 2024-25 season, they finished 14th with 31 points (7 wins, 10 draws, 13 losses / goal difference -15 / 41 goals scored, 56 goals conceded), and finished 1st in Play-off 3.