Notice Regarding Investment in MENOU Co., Ltd.

Mercuria Investment Co., Ltd. (hereinafter 'MIC'), a core company of Mercuria Holdings Co., Ltd., has invested in MENOU Co., Ltd. (Representative Director and CEO: Reiteru Nishimoto; hereinafter 'MENOU') through the Mercuria Supply Chain Investment Limited Partnership (hereinafter 'MSCF'), which is managed and operated by MIC. MENOU is a startup that addresses manufacturing inspection challenges with the mission of 'Adding Value to Inspection'. Centered on 'Inspection AI MENOU', which allows users to reflect on-site inspection expertise without coding, MENOU provides one-stop solutions for inspection-related issues, including software, imaging configurations (cameras, lighting), work transport/ejection mechanisms for automation, and robot arms. MSCF focuses on startups with innovative technologies and business models that can contribute to solving issues in the logistics and supply chain sectors. Its greatest feature is providing not only financial growth support but also business growth support by promoting collaboration between portfolio companies and LP investors.