Leifras Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: LFS, Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director: Kiyotaka Ito), which operates sports schools for children and supports the regional expansion of club activities, will conclude a comprehensive partnership agreement on next-generation sports business human resource development with Sanko Gakuen (Headquarters: Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Chairman: Satoshi Torii), an educational corporation that operates vocational schools nationwide, on April 1, 2026. This agreement aims to provide practical learning and career opportunities for young talent (students) who will address social issues such as the severe shortage of sports instructors and the regional transfer of club activities, by combining the resources of both parties.

1. Background of the Agreement: Urgent Need to Develop 'Next-Generation Sports Professionals'

Currently, Japan's sports education scene is undergoing a major transformation. Particularly, in the "regional transfer of club activities" promoted by the government, while the burden on teachers is being reduced, the shortage of "high-quality sports instructors and operational personnel" to serve as regional recipients has become a serious social issue. Therefore, our company, which has an overwhelming track record in operating sports schools nationwide, and Sanko Gakuen, which possesses diverse human resource development know-how, have teamed up to launch a practical industry-academia collaboration project aimed at the development of the sports industry and contribution to local communities.

2. Overview of Collaboration and Cooperation (Providing Practical Learning to Students)

Under this agreement, students belonging to Sanko Gakuen will be provided with practical experience in "real sports business and coaching sites" that goes beyond classroom lectures. The main collaboration contents are as follows:

l On-site internships and participation in regional joint projects: Students will directly participate in internship training at facilities operated by our company and in the planning and operation of regional joint projects, learning on-site know-how.

l Joint operation of sports schools utilizing on-campus facilities: Our company's sports schools will be held within Sanko Gakuen's facilities, providing students with opportunities for practical coaching experience.

l Providing career paths as club activity instructors to "Bukatsu Zemi" completers: Students who complete the e-learning course for club activity instructors, "Bukatsu Zemi," will be offered tie-ups and guidance in our company's entrusted club activity support projects nationwide, providing direct opportunities for their post-graduation careers.

l Mutual cooperation in public relations and recruitment activities: We will also cooperate in recruitment activities for students aspiring to join the next generation of the sports world, including mutual use of logos and dispatching our guests to open campuses.

3. Future Outlook: Realizing a Sustainable Local Community Through Sports Through this collaboration, we will establish a scheme to continuously produce "next-generation sports business professionals" who can contribute to local communities through the power of sports. Our company will continue to deepen cooperation with educational institutions and promote social businesses that transform Japan's sports education environment into a sustainable one.

[Overview of the Agreement]

Agreement Name: Comprehensive Partnership Agreement on Next-Generation Sports Business Human Resource Development

Signing Date: April 1, 2026

Signatories: Kiyotaka Ito, Representative Director, Leifras Co., Ltd., Satoshi Torii, Chairman, Sanko Gakuen Educational Corporation

[About Sanko Gakuen Educational Corporation]

Sanko Gakuen Educational Corporation is a comprehensive educational corporate group that operates vocational schools, universities, junior colleges, high schools, and childcare facilities nationwide, upholding the educational philosophy of "harmony of skill and mind." It fosters professional human resources who can immediately contribute through practical education in a wide range of fields such as sports, medical care, welfare, beauty, bridal, childcare, and IT.

Corporate Name: Sanko Gakuen Educational Corporation

Location: 3-23-16 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo

Representative: Satoshi Torii, Chairman

Established: March 1985

Business Activities: Operation of vocational schools, universities, junior colleges, high schools, childcare facilities, etc.

Official Website: https://www.sanko.ac.jp/

About Leifras Co., Ltd.

Leifras Co., Ltd. is a company that practices social business, with the mission of solving social issues through sports, under the corporate philosophy of "Changing and Designing Sports."

With approximately 70,000 members in its children's sports school business, we will continue to strive to contribute to society through sports business in the future through club activity support, healthcare, and regional collaboration projects.

[Company Profile]

Company Name: Leifras Co., Ltd.

Listed Market: Nasdaq Capital Market

Ticker (US Stock Code): LFS

Headquarters: Ebisu Garden Place Tower 20F, 4-20-3 Ebisu, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Date of Establishment: August 28, 2001

Representative: Kiyotaka Ito, Representative Director CEO

Capital: 784,666,480 yen (including capital reserve)

Business Activities: Sports school business, Event business, Alliance business

Club activity support business, Regional collaboration business, Healthcare business

After-school day service "LEIF" business

Homepage: https://www.leifras.co.jp/

IR Site: https://ir.leifras.co.jp/jp/

[Contact for this matter]

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Contact for general customers and companies Leifras Co., Ltd. Inquiry Form

https://leifras.co.jp/contact/form/

Contact for media representatives

Leifras Co., Ltd. Public Relations Department

Email: pr_@leifras.co.jp

TEL: 03-6451-1343 FAX: 03-6451-1342

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