Notice of Acquisition of In-Person Interview Business for Cancer and Commencement of Service

Hatch Healthcare Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Manami Tanaka; hereinafter referred to as "Hatch Healthcare") announced on April 1, 2026, that it has acquired the in-person interview business related to cancer (hereinafter referred to as "this business") from the healthcare support service "Premier Support" from hokken Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Shunichi Higashijima; hereinafter referred to as "hokken"). With this acquisition (hereinafter referred to as "this acquisition"), service provision has commenced under a new system.

■ Background and Objectives

Cancer is a disease that affects approximately 1 million new individuals annually (*), and many face various anxieties and challenges in their treatment choices and daily lives during recovery. In this context, since its inception in 2007, this business has supported the resolution of numerous issues by having specialized counselors directly engage with cancer patients and their families, providing dialogue tailored to each individual's situation to alleviate anxiety and support decision-making.

Furthermore, in recent years, the information environment surrounding cancer patients has been undergoing significant changes due to the increase in online medical information and the proliferation of new technologies, including generative AI. As means of acquiring information expand, the importance of specialized support for selecting, understanding, and making informed decisions about appropriate information has become even greater than before.

Based on this background, Hatch Healthcare will strive to strengthen its system for more stable and continuous support for cancer patients by coordinating this business with our phone-centric "Supportive Cancer Consultation Service" and our digital information provision initiatives. This will create an environment where cancer patients and their families can choose consultation methods according to their individual circumstances.

■ Overview of This Acquisition

Business Acquired: In-person interview business for cancer (consultation support business primarily focused on in-person interviews by specialized counselors)

Transferor: hokken Co., Ltd.

Acquirer: Hatch Healthcare Co., Ltd.

Effective Date: April 1, 2026

■ About This Business

This business is a support service where specialized counselors visit cancer patients and their families to provide individual consultations regarding anxieties and concerns related to treatment and recovery life.

By listening carefully in person, we have worked to reduce psychological burden and support decision-making. We will continue to provide services while maintaining the quality of our support.

■ About Hatch Healthcare Co., Ltd.

Representative: President and CEO, Manami Tanaka

Headquarters Location: S-FRONT Yoyogi 6-7F, 5-21-12 Sendagaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Established: January 2020

Business Activities: Development and provision of support services in the areas of cancer, nursing care, and healthcare data, including cancer consultation support business and SNS business for cancer survivors.

URL: https://www.hatch-healthcare.co.jp/

Shareholder: Aflac Life Insurance Co., Ltd. (100%)