forest Inc. Obtains International ISMS Standard 'ISO/IEC 27001' Certification

To whom it may concern, Press Release. April 1, 2026. forest Inc. forest Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Shingo Yuhara; hereinafter 'forest'), which acquires Japanese craftsmanship brands through M&A and works to realize their further growth, obtained certification for 'ISO/IEC 27001:2022', the international standard for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS), on March 19, 2026. ■ Background and Purpose of ISMS Certification. forest upholds the mission of 'Nurturing Japanese products and coloring the world,' and has supported the business succession and growth of more than 20 companies to date. In brand management centered on e-commerce, we recognize that appropriately managing information assets such as customers' personal information, confidential information of acquired companies, and unique marketing data is a top priority that forms the foundation of our business. Furthermore, the retail tech solutions provided by Tsuzucle handle vast amounts of purchase data, inventory data, and consumer trends from client companies, requiring an extremely high level of security. In response to the increasing sophistication of recent cyberattacks, we have established an information security system across the entire group, and as a result, a strict management system based on international standards has been objectively proven. Moving forward, we will maintain a safer and more reliable platform and strive to create an environment where acquired brands and business partners can entrust their businesses with peace of mind. ■ Overview of Certification Registration. Registered Organization: forest Inc. Certification Standard: ISO/IEC 27001:2022 / JIS Q 27001:2023. Registration Number: 16344. Date of Registration: March 19, 2026. Accreditation Body: UKAS (United Kingdom Accreditation Service). ■ Comment from Shingo Yuhara, CEO of forest. 'As our company acquires many brands and expands globally, information security is "trust" itself. Especially in the retail tech field handled by Tsuzucle, while the use of technology progresses, the responsibility for data protection is also becoming heavier. With this ISMS certification, we aim to be a company that continues to be chosen by all stakeholders as a "responsible platform" that supports Japanese craftsmanship.' ■ forest Inc. Overview. Mission: Nurturing Japanese products and coloring the world. Company Name: forest Inc. Location: Theatre Jinnan Office Building, 1-4-9 Jinnan, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo. Representative: Shingo Yuhara. Business: M&A/Business succession of EC brands, growth support. URL: https://www.forest-inc.jp/ [Contact Information] forest Inc. Public Relations E-mail: pr@forest-inc.jp