Ikuyo Corporation announces that it has commenced specific consideration to subscribe to a capital increase (the "Capital Increase") to be conducted by its subsidiary, Ikuyo Automotive Corporation (hereinafter "Ikuyo Automotive"), with the objective of accelerating the Group's growth strategy and advancing preparations for a U.S. listing. Details are as follows.

1. Background and Purpose of the Investment Consideration

Based on the "Notice Regarding Future Growth Strategy" announced on July 30, 2025, the Company is actively advancing initiatives to strengthen its existing automotive parts business and expand into new business domains, including cryptocurrency, stablecoins, robotics, and hydrogen. Additionally, aiming to further enhance its global presence and diversify future funding options, the Company is currently preparing for a U.S. listing.

To further accelerate the Group's overall growth strategy and the establishment of a structure aligned with a potential U.S. listing, the Company has commenced consideration of subscribing to the capital increase of Ikuyo Automotive. Through this capital increase, Ikuyo Automotive aims to establish a robust financial foundation and will broadly seek and explore partnerships with external companies possessing advanced technologies and businesses that offer high synergy with the Company’s growth strategy, with the intention of making active investments and forming strategic alliances.

2. Overview of the Capital Increase Subscription Consideration

Target Company: Ikuyo Automotive Corporation (100% subsidiary of the Company)

Amount of Capital Increase (Subscription): Up to 5 billion yen (planned)

Use of Proceeds:

(1) Research and development, and equipment investment for next-generation automotive components aligned with CASE technologies such as autonomous driving, electrification (EV), and connected cars within the automotive parts business

(2) Equipment investment and business expansion funding in new business areas including Web3, environmental technologies, robotics, and hydrogen

(3) Establishment of a global management and governance structure in preparation for a U.S. listing, along with recruitment of highly specialized personnel

(4) Funds for investments in external companies (including those possessing next-generation technologies such as EV and autonomous driving; target companies will be broadly solicited and explored in the future)

3. Solicitation of External Investment Partners

Specific application guidelines and selection criteria for investment opportunities in external companies through Ikuyo Automotive will be announced sequentially upon finalization, and the Company will broadly solicit partner companies.

4. Outlook

Specific terms of the Capital Increase, timing of final decisions, and impact on the Company’s consolidated financial results will be disclosed promptly once determined, based on the progress of ongoing discussions.

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Company Name: Ikuyo Corporation

Representative: Sun Feng, President and Representative Director

Head Office: 2F, Shintoyo Akasaka Building, 4-9-25 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo

URL: https://www.ikuyo194.co.jp/

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