GIFTPAD Announces Investment from MUFG Trust Bank

GIFTPAD Inc. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Osaka; Representative Director: Yukio Sonoda; hereinafter 'GIFTPAD'), a developer and provider of a proprietary e-gift platform, announces that it has received an investment from MUFG Trust Bank, Ltd. (President: Hiroshi Kubota; hereinafter 'MUFG Trust Bank').

Background and Purpose of the Investment

GIFTPAD operates under the mission of 'Weaving human connections through technology,' providing original web catalogs and digital coupon services tailored to various use cases such as promotional items, marketing campaigns, and employee benefits. The company also specializes in DX support services for shareholder benefits, offering one-stop solutions that include digitizing in-house products into electronic gift vouchers, conducting shareholder surveys, and arranging product fulfillment.

Meanwhile, MUFG Trust Bank holds one of the largest domestic market shares in securities agency services and has a long-standing track record of supporting SR/IR activities, contributing to the sustainable growth of listed companies.

To date, the two companies have strategically collaborated to advance the digitalization of shareholder communication. The 'Online Voting Promotion Service via Electronic Gift Presentation,' which encourages electronic proxy voting during shareholder meetings, has steadily increased its adoption rate year after year, reaching a cumulative total of 148 companies as of June 2026. Additionally, the 'Digital Shareholder Benefits Support Service,' which digitizes shareholder benefit programs, was launched in April 2025.

※Includes companies scheduled for implementation as of end-June 2026

This investment aims to solidify the partnership between the two companies and maximize synergies by leveraging each other's management resources. Beyond the existing 'Online Voting Promotion Service,' the companies will further enhance and expand the functionality of the jointly operated 'Digital Shareholder Benefits Support Service.' This will enable a more comprehensive support system to address key challenges faced by listed companies, such as streamlining shareholder meeting operations and strengthening relationships with shareholders.

[Company Overview: GIFTPAD Inc.]

GIFTPAD's mission is to create a win-win-win system that fosters a society filled with gratitude. By utilizing its proprietary digital gift platform and digital regional currencies such as 'region PAY,' the company provides DX solutions that address business challenges in corporate promotions, shareholder benefits, and regional revitalization by local governments.

Representative: Representative Director Yukio Sonoda

Headquarters: 4F, Horie Furniture WEST Building, 3-9-13 Minamihorie, Nishi-ku, Osaka City

Founded: December 2011

Corporate Website: https://corp.giftpad.co.jp/