[SBI Securities] Regarding the conclusion of an absorption-type company split agreement for the "Okasan Online Securities" business between SBI Securities and Okasan Securities

SBI Securities Co., Ltd. (Head office: Minato-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director and President: Masato Takamura, hereinafter "SBI Securities") and Okasan Securities Co., Ltd. (Head office: Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Director and President: Yoshihiro Ikeda, hereinafter "Okasan Securities") have today decided to conclude an absorption-type company split agreement (hereinafter "this absorption-type company split agreement") for the transfer of a portion of the rights and obligations of the "Okasan Online Securities" business, operated by Okasan Securities, to SBI Securities (hereinafter "this transfer"), and we would like to inform you of this. As Okasan Securities promotes the strengthening of its digital promotion system centered on face-to-face consulting, it has decided to transfer a portion of its business to SBI Securities, which has abundant experience and a robust system infrastructure in the online securities field, in order to further develop the "Okasan Online Securities" business stably and continuously and provide highly customer-satisfying products and services. The SBI Group and the Okasan Securities Group have collaborated in multiple areas, including asset management, to create synergistic value. Through this transfer, we aim to further strengthen cooperation between the two groups and provide more value-added services by combining the strengths of both companies. This transfer covers assets and rights and obligations related to general securities trading accounts, NISA accounts, and margin trading accounts of eligible customers within the "Okasan Online Securities" business operated by Okasan Securities. Specifically, it is expected to take over deposits, domestic stocks (spot), investment trusts, and outstanding positions and margin deposits (including substitute securities) related to margin trading. It is scheduled to be transferred to SBI Securities on October 13, 2026 (Tuesday), the effective date of this absorption-type company split agreement. However, businesses related to exchange-traded FX (Click 365) and exchange-traded CFD (Click Stock 365), over-the-counter FX, Chinese stocks, and ECF are not included in this transfer. Details regarding the suspension of various services (subject to transfer) within the "Okasan Online Securities" business and their transfer to SBI Securities will be announced sequentially through a special website and other channels. Both companies will aim to realize the best interests of their customers through this transfer and will continue to support the asset formation of individual investors. The impact of this matter on business performance is minor. We will promptly announce any matters that should be disclosed in the future. Company Name SBI Securities Co., Ltd. Location 1-6-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo Representative Masato Takamura, Representative Director and President Registration Number, etc. Kanto Local Finance Bureau (Financial Instruments) No. 44 Types of Financial Instruments Business: Type I Financial Instruments Business, Type II Financial Instruments Business, Investment Advisory and Agency Business Capital...