[May 29] F&M to Speak at Corporate Seminar Hosted by Hokusei Shinkin Bank

## Seminar Overview
F&M Co., Ltd., a provider of back-office consulting services for SMEs, will participate in a corporate seminar hosted by Hokusei Shinkin Bank entitled, "2026 Update!! Subsidy Information, Talent Recruitment, and Retention Strategies: How to 'Protect and Nurture the Organization' to Win in Uncertain Times."

### Background
Recent rapid changes in the business environment, driven by IT advancement and complex legal frameworks, have presented significant challenges to companies. By collaborating with Hokusei Shinkin Bank to share the latest information, this seminar aims to support the sustainable growth of local businesses and contribute to a prosperous society.

### Seminar Content
The seminar will provide clear explanations of the latest subsidy information for the current fiscal year, highlighting expanded opportunities for SMEs. Additionally, the presentation will offer practical strategies for addressing government priorities such as "wage hikes" and "employment maintenance," using specific case studies to illustrate key actions companies should take.

### Seminar Details
- Title: 2026 Update!! Subsidy Information, Talent Recruitment, and Retention Strategies: How to 'Protect and Nurture the Organization' to Win in Uncertain Times
- Date/Time: Friday, May 29, 2026, 14:00–15:30
- Venue: Hokusei Shinkin Bank Head Office, 3rd Floor Conference Hall (5-5 Nishi 2-jo Minami, Nayoro City, Hokkaido)
- Admission: Free
- Topics:
- 2026 latest subsidy information and case studies
- Recruitment strategies for successful companies
- Developing employee retention and internal structures
- Speaker: Ryoji Kamimura, F&M Co., Ltd.

## About F&M Co., Ltd.
F&M Co., Ltd. provides support services to assist the growth of SMEs and sole proprietors. Based on its "Water Utility Philosophy" of services, the company offers affordable, high-quality solutions to resolve management issues in increasingly complex environments. It aims to build a foundation where companies can fully utilize their potential, realizing sustainable growth and a prosperous society.

- Company Name: F&M CO., LTD.
- Stock Code: 4771 (TSE Standard)
- Representative: Ichiro Morinaka, President and Representative Director
- Business Lines: Accounting services, management support services (F&M Club), subsidy support services, and HR/labor cloud software "Office Station."