[JOSHU RYDEEN] Announcement of Partnership Agreement with OKAYAMA Co., Ltd.

The women's 3x3 professional basketball team 'JOSHU RYDEEN' is pleased to announce that it has entered into a partnership agreement with OKAYAMA Co., Ltd. (Location: 1221 Yoshida, Oizumi-machi, Ora-gun, Gunma Prefecture; Representative Director: Yudai Yonezawa) aimed at promoting local sports and regional revitalization.

Through this partnership, we will collaborate on activities that contribute to the local community, including regional revitalization through sports, the healthy development of youth, and participation in and cooperation with local events.

OKAYAMA Co., Ltd. is a company that supports the safety and security of local businesses and the community through human resource services (worker dispatching, paid employment placement, and registered support organization services) and security operations, contributing to industrial development in Ota City and the Tomo region of Gunma Prefecture. This partnership was formed based on the shared desire to create new value for the region by connecting a locally-rooted company with a sports team that aims to energize the community through the power of sports.

JOSHU RYDEEN, as a women's 3x3 professional basketball team based in Ota City and active throughout the Tomo region, aims to contribute to the community through sports and become a club supported by many.

With this partnership, we will further promote community-based activities together with OKAYAMA Co., Ltd.

■ Comment from Yudai Yonezawa, Representative Director, OKAYAMA Co., Ltd.

I am honored to enter into this partnership agreement with JOSHU RYDEEN. We decided on this partnership because we resonate with the club's philosophy and activities, which are rooted in the community and aim to invigorate the region through sports. Moving forward, we will contribute to the local community through various initiatives, including sports promotion, regional revitalization, and human resource support. I sincerely wish JOSHU RYDEEN great success in their future endeavors.

■ Comment from Takahiro Matsubara, Representative of JOSHU RYDEEN

I feel very encouraged to have signed this partnership agreement with OKAYAMA Co., Ltd. Being able to collaborate with OKAYAMA Co., Ltd., a company deeply rooted in the region, is a great strength for our club. Through this partnership, we will work together to energize the region through the power of sports and engage in activities that give children dreams and goals. We appreciate your continued support and encouragement.

■ Company Overview: OKAYAMA Co., Ltd.

Company Name: OKAYAMA Co., Ltd.
Headquarters: 1221 Yoshida, Oizumi-machi, Ora-gun, Gunma Prefecture, 370-0523
Established: April 23, 2018
Representative: Yudai Yonezawa, Representative Director
Business Description:
Human Resource Services (Worker Dispatching: Ha 10-300553, Paid Employment Placement: 10-Yu-300316, Registered Support Organization: 32-Tou-008829)
Security Operations (Gunma Prefectural Public Safety Commission: No. 42000289, Member of the Gunma Security Services Association)