Demonstrating the Potential as 'Mobile Infrastructure.' NUTS Co., Ltd., Japan's Largest Camping Car Manufacturer, Reports on Support Activities Utilizing Mobility in the Northern Cebu Earthquake

NUTS Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Onga-cho, Onga-gun, Fukuoka Prefecture; Representative Director: Kenji Araki), Japan's largest camping car manufacturer, conducted approximately six months of support activities, titled "Northern Cebu Earthquake Support Activities," in response to the major earthquake that struck northern Cebu, Philippines, on the night of September 30, 2025. NUTS RV established a camping car manufacturing plant in Cebu, Philippines, in 2013 and currently employs 277 local staff. These support activities were carried out in cooperation with this local base, with the aim of early recovery of the affected areas and reconstruction of residents' lives. In addition, NUTS Co., Ltd. headquarters also provided a donation of approximately 2 million JPY, which was utilized for local reconstruction support activities. We express our deepest condolences to those who lost their lives in the Northern Cebu Earthquake in September 2025 and extend our heartfelt sympathies to all those affected. We pray for the earliest possible recovery. ■ Overview of Support Activities 【First Phase of Support】 October 3, 2025 (4 days after the earthquake) As emergency support immediately after the earthquake, we utilized the mobility of camping cars to transport supplies to heavily damaged areas. Despite unstable road conditions, we arrived at the site after approximately 8 hours and provided food to over 200 affected individuals. Victims lining up for relief supplies, NUTS RV staff providing relief supplies 【Medical Mission】 March 2, 2026 In cooperation with the Pacnaan Local Government Unit of Mandaue City, Cebu Province, and the Cebu Port Center Rotary Club, we provided free medical consultations and distributed medicines to residents who had difficulty accessing medical care due to the earthquake. Medical support, primarily focusing on diabetes treatment, was provided by four doctors to approximately 230 patients. Medicine distribution, medical support primarily focusing on diabetes treatment by four doctors 【Reconstruction of After-School Care Facility】 April 11, 2026 In cooperation with San Remigio Municipality, Cebu Province, and the Cebu Port Center Rotary Club, we provided support for the reconstruction of an after-school care facility damaged by the earthquake. In addition to renovating the building for approximately 60 children, we also carried out restoration work for water and electricity infrastructure. We renovated the school building damaged by the earthquake and donated desks and chairs. We received a letter of appreciation. Award ceremony for the letter of appreciation, handover ceremony for the after-school care facility ■ Comment from Local Staff Realizing the Potential of Camping Cars Through Support "Through these activities, we once again realized that the mobility of camping cars is extremely effective in disaster relief. Seeing the smiles of the affected people made this a very meaningful initiative. Furthermore, new connections were formed, and we hope to leverage this to cooperate with local government-led support activities and further business development in the region." ■ Initiatives for Social Contribution Through Camping Cars NUTS Co., Ltd. has also engaged in disaster relief efforts in Japan, accumulating support activities in various regions. Building on this experience, we will continue to contribute to disaster and reconstruction support and local communities by utilizing the mobility and potential of camping cars. *For past support activities, please refer to the press release below. Donated 1.344 million JPY and camping cars to Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, for the "2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake and Heavy Rain Disaster." https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000141918.html Details published on NUTS official website Photos not included in the press release are also available on the website. ■ What is NUTS RV? NUTS RV is Japan's No. 1 camping car specialist manufacturer. With its Fukuoka headquarters, three domestic factories, and two overseas factories, it produces 1,200 camping cars annually. It also has an after-sales support system with 10 stores nationwide (including one in Kanazawa). NUTS RV owns 70 "employee-only rental camping cars" that are also active during disasters, promoting the appeal of multi-purpose camping cars that are not just for leisure. As a leading company in the camping car industry, based on the slogan "Bring camping car culture to this country!", we are creating a culture of "car travel and car camping." 【Company Name】 NUTS Co., Ltd. 【Sales】 13.2 billion JPY (unlisted) *FY2024 results 【Representative Director】 Kenji Araki 【Founded】 July 1990 【Headquarters Location】 1704-3 Ozaki, Onga-cho, Onga-gun, Fukuoka Prefecture 【Number of Employees】 *As of April 2026 ● NUTS Headquarters/Japan: 256 employees ● Philippines/Cebu Factory: 277 employees ● China/Dalian Factory: 152 employees 【Official HP