Announcement of Agreement Regarding Business Transfer of Gala Collection Inc.

SAMANSA Inc. (Headquarters: Tokyo, Representative Director: Yuichi Iwanaga, hereinafter "SAMANSA"), which operates the short film streaming service "SAMANSA," announced today that it has reached an agreement with Gala Collection Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director: Kazuki Ginoza, hereinafter "Gala Collection") to acquire the film festival application agency business and film festival information distribution business (hereinafter "the Business") operated by Gala Collection (hereinafter "the Business Transfer"). Background and Purpose of the Business Transfer A Strategic Partnership to Optimize Both Companies' Resources and Accelerate Mutually Beneficial Growth

SAMANSA operates a unique streaming platform centered on short films, providing a service that connects many fans and creators. The purpose of this business transfer is to optimize the resources of both companies and strengthen each other by integrating Gala Collection's expertise and functions related to film festival application agency and information distribution, which have supported film creators' challenges, into SAMANSA. Through this business transfer, creators will benefit from a comprehensive support system covering "production, application, and distribution," and users will be able to enjoy even higher quality services than before. Benefits of this Business Transfer ・ Deepening Creator Support (Mutual Reinforcement) Gala Collection's expertise in supporting film festival challenges will merge with SAMANSA's distribution network. This will more powerfully boost opportunities for creators' works to spread globally. ・ Maximizing Content Value (Synergistic Effect) Leveraging the knowledge from the information distribution business, SAMANSA will diversify its content offerings. This will simultaneously enhance user experience and strengthen the service brand. ・ Smooth System Transition With this business transfer, Kazuki Ginoza, Representative Director of Gala Collection, will join SAMANSA, directly inheriting the business's expertise and network, thereby providing even greater value to existing customers and business partners. Comments from Both Company Representatives Kazuki Ginoza, Representative Director, Gala Collection Inc. “I am delighted that our business, which has strived to expand the possibilities for film creators, can integrate with SAMANSA, a company with a wonderful vision. I am confident that this decision will be a significant step towards combining the strengths of both companies' services to deliver greater value to the world.” Yuichi Iwanaga, Representative Director, SAMANSA Inc. “I am confident that acquiring the highly specialized business that Gala Collection has built will lead to a significant leap forward for our platform. By leveraging each other's strengths, we will grow into a unique service chosen by creators and fans alike.” What is SAMANSA? It is a streaming service specializing in short films originating from Japan. For a monthly fee of 490 yen, it offers carefully selected works from around the world, currently streaming over 500 short films (as of October 2025). With screening times of 30 minutes or less, it enables a film experience tailored to various daily life scenarios, such as commuting or spare moments. Furthermore, by directly licensing with creators worldwide, it delivers a diverse range of works that cannot be seen on other domestic VOD services. SAMANSA aims to create a new culture where films can be enjoyed more freely and accessibly. Name: Short Film Streaming Service "SAMANSA" Browser app site: https://samansa.com/ iOS version (App Store): https://apps.apple.com/jp/app/samansa/id1600425602 Android version (Google Play): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samansa Company Profile Company Name: SAMANSA Inc. Headquarters: Okazaki Building 603, 2-14-13 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Representative Director: Yuichi Iwanaga Co-Representative: Takayuki Toyama Date of Establishment: April 2021 Business Activities: Operation of the short film streaming service "SAMANSA" Corporate Website: https://about.samansa.com/ Service Website URL: https://lp.samansa.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@samansajp/about TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@samansajp/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samansajpn/ X: https://x.com/samansajpn/ X (PR): https://x.com/samansajpn_pr Contact: info@samanthajpn.com