KKT LLC Invests Approximately ¥100 Million in General Planning Inc.'s Series A Funding Round

General Planning Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Ikuya Suzuki; hereinafter "Our Company") is pleased to announce that it has completed a capital alliance totaling approximately 100 million yen in its Series A round, through a third-party allotment of shares and the transfer of shares from existing shareholders, with KKT LLC as the subscriber.

In this round, Our Company raised 85 million yen through a third-party allotment of shares and strengthened its capital structure through the transfer of shares from existing shareholders.

With this capital alliance, Our Company will accelerate the strengthening of its business foundation and growth investments.

■ Background of Fundraising

Our Company has been engaged in business development primarily in tourist destinations, working to solve regional labor challenges. In this Series A round, by forming a capital alliance with KKT LLC, which operates diverse businesses, we aim to accelerate human resource supply and expand regional businesses in the tourism industry.

KKT LLC is involved in real estate development both domestically and internationally, restaurant businesses, sports businesses, IT services for local governments, and collaborates with multiple funds. Through this capital alliance, we will strengthen the human resource supply system necessary for operating tourism facilities such as local tourist attractions and restaurant businesses, and aim to expand regional businesses by leveraging the networks of both companies.

■ Strengthening Human Resource Supply and Operations for Tourism Facilities

We will enhance human resource supply to hotels, tourist facilities, and local companies developed and managed by KKT, and promote the creation of business opportunities and solutions to labor shortages in local regions through the entrusted operation of tourism facilities and the expansion of restaurant businesses.

■ Promotion of Regional Relocation Projects

Leveraging KKT's administrative network, we will jointly promote projects to encourage relocation to tourist destinations and regional cities. Our Company will contribute to the sustainable development of regional economies through businesses that connect the tourism industry with local communities.

■ Comment from KKT LLC

We are extremely pleased that this capital alliance with General Planning Inc. will further diversify KKT LLC's broad range of businesses. Furthermore, with this capital injection, we become the second-largest shareholder after President Suzuki, and we declare our strong commitment to the future of General Planning Inc., backed by KKT LLC's ample financial resources.

■ Representative's Comment

We are delighted to have completed our Series A round with KKT LLC as our partner. This capital alliance will further strengthen our company's business foundation and allow us to pursue new growth opportunities. We will continue to strive for increased corporate value through business growth.