Lacro Inc. Acquires Shares in Operator of SAITAMA KNØS UNITED

Lacro Inc. (Headquarters: Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture, Representative Director: Fumihiro Nagashima) acquired shares in KONOSU CITY FOOTBALL CLUB Inc., the operating company of the soccer club "SAITAMA KNØS UNITED," on June 15, 2026. With a voting rights ratio of 67.1%, the company has become a subsidiary.

Furthermore, to commemorate this new start, the operating company's name has been changed to **"North Inc."**

SAITAMA KNØS UNITED is based in the central and northern Saitama regions, primarily focusing on Konosu City and Kitamoto City, and is working towards becoming "Saitama Prefecture's third J.League club." The club is actively engaged in regional revitalization and youth development through sports, including operating a soccer school, participating in community events, and collaborating with local governments and corporations.

This share acquisition is not merely a capital investment but was realized due to the shared vision between Lacro Inc. and SAITAMA KNØS UNITED of becoming "an indispensable presence in the community."

The Meaning Behind the Name "North Inc."

The company name "North" reflects a sense of unity with the club's name "KNØS (North)" and the desire to contribute to the development of the central and northern regions (North), including its home base of Konosu City.

Additionally, in Konosu City, many hiragana names such as "Kounosu" and "Nosu" are affectionately used for facility and event names. By incorporating this locally rooted sound into the company name, we express our wish to be a company that is familiar and loved by the local community.

The club and the operating company will unite, grow with the community, and aim to become a source of pride for the region.

As a partner in co-creating the future of the region, Lacro Inc. has contributed to the local community through the preservation and utilization of cultural properties, primarily through its buried cultural property excavation survey business.

A company that protects culture and a club that invigorates the region through sports. While seemingly different fields, the desire to provide value to the community and support those who take on challenges is common.

Through North Inc., we will further promote regional revitalization and next-generation development by not only improving athletic performance but also by engaging in community contribution activities centered on sports, culture, and education, supporting children's challenges, and collaborating with local governments, corporations, and community organizations.

Lacro Inc., together with SAITAMA KNØS UNITED, aims to realize "Saitama Prefecture's third J.League club," and through the power of sports, deliver dreams and pride to the region, contributing to the further development of Saitama Prefecture.

About Lacro Inc.

Lacro Inc. is a company that contributes to the local community through the preservation and utilization of cultural properties, primarily through its buried cultural property excavation survey business.

While valuing contributions to the local community through its business activities, the company also actively engages in supporting a wide range of fields, including sports, culture, and education.

About North Inc. (Formerly: KONOSU CITY FOOTBALL CLUB Inc.)

North Inc. is the operating company of the soccer club "SAITAMA KNØS UNITED."

SAITAMA KNØS UNITED is based in the central and northern Saitama regions, primarily focusing on Konosu City and Kitamoto City, and aims to be "Saitama Prefecture's third J.League club." In addition to competitive activities, the club is engaged in regional revitalization and youth development through sports, including operating a soccer school, participating in community events, and collaborating with local governments and corporations.

Company Profile

Company Name: North Inc.

Location: Esgrande Konosu 104, 24-16 Chuo, Konosu City, Saitama Prefecture

Business Activities: Soccer Club Operation Official Website: https://s-knos.jp

Email: oni@s-knos.jp (Contact: Onimaru)