Hiroshima Bank and MetLife Life Insurance Announce Donation for the 38th Phase of Joint Social Contribution Program

Joint Press Release

Hiroshima Bank, Ltd.

MetLife Life Insurance Company of Japan, Ltd.

Hiroshima Bank, Ltd. (President and CEO: Kazuo Seimune, hereinafter "Hiroshima Bank") and MetLife Life Insurance Company of Japan, Ltd. (Chairman, President and CEO: Dirk Olthuis, hereinafter "MetLife Life") announce the donation of funds for the 38th phase of their joint social contribution program, initiated in 2007 as part of their CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives. The details are as follows:

Details:

1. Donation for the 38th Phase (October 2025 – March 2026)

(1) Donors: Hiroshima Bank, MetLife Life

(2) Recipients:

- Hiroshima Children's Dream Foundation (Public Interest Incorporated Foundation)

- 12 child welfare institutions (organized as social welfare corporations) in Hiroshima Prefecture

- 2 infant homes (organized as social welfare corporations) in Hiroshima Prefecture

- 2 foster parent associations (organized as social welfare corporations) in Hiroshima Prefecture

(3) Donation Amount: 254,000 JPY (127,000 JPY each from Hiroshima Bank and MetLife Life)

(4) Donation Date: July 3 (presentation of certificate to Hiroshima Children's Dream Foundation)

2. About the Joint Social Contribution Program

(1) Purpose

Hiroshima Bank and MetLife Life are committed to social contribution activities that support the healthy development of the next generation. This program, launched in 2007, supports initiatives by the Hiroshima Children's Dream Foundation and social welfare organizations in Hiroshima Prefecture, aiming to create an environment where children can grow up healthily and families can raise children with confidence.

(2) Donation Mechanism

The donation amount is calculated by multiplying the number of MetLife Life's single-premium individual annuity and whole life insurance policies sold by Hiroshima Bank over a six-month period by 2,000 JPY. This total amount is then equally shared and donated by both Hiroshima Bank and MetLife Life.

(3) Cumulative Donation from Phase 1 to Phase 38

32,226,000 JPY (16,113,000 JPY each from Hiroshima Bank and MetLife Life)

Hiroshima Bank and MetLife Life will continue their efforts to support an environment where children can grow up healthily.

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About the Recipient Organizations

1. Hiroshima Children's Dream Foundation (Public Interest Incorporated Foundation)

- Overview

The Hiroshima Children's Dream Foundation aims to support the healthy growth of the next generation by promoting initiatives that help create a society where families can confidently give birth to and raise children. As a private-sector organization, it actively supports parenting assistance programs and child-rearing support activities.

- Established: February 23, 1996

2. Child Welfare Institutions (12 facilities)

- Toyohama Gakuryo (Kure City)

- Maruishi Kodomo no Ie (Hatsukaichi City)

- Jinpuen (Kure City)

- Kobushigaoka Gakuen (Fukuyama City)

- Salvation Army Aikoen (Kure City)

- Nishima Gakuen (Hiroshima City)

- Kodomo no Ie Sanbi-en (Onomichi City)

- Hiroshima Shudo-in (Hiroshima City)

- Hiroshima Shinsei Gakuen (Higashihiroshima City)

- Yawata Gakuen (Hiroshima City)

- Hikari no Sono Shori no Ie (Hatsukaichi City)

- Fukuyama Lumbini-en (Fukuyama City)

3. Infant Homes (2 facilities)

- Hiroshima Infant Home (Hiroshima City)

- Fukuyama Infant Home (Fukuyama City)

4. Foster Parent Associations (2 organizations)

- Hiroshima Prefecture Foster Parent Federation (Hiroshima City)

- Hiroshima City Foster Parent Association (Hiroshima City)

The donated funds are being used by the Hiroshima Children's Dream Foundation for programs such as the "Support for Fathers Program," the "Parent-Child Bonding Program: 'Baby Has Arrived!'" (targeting first-time mothers), and the "Children's Cafeteria Support Project." At child welfare institutions, the funds support club activities, recreational events inside and outside the facilities, and outing expenses for children who cannot return home during long holidays such as summer break and New Year. At infant homes, the funds are used for facility improvements, purchasing supplies, and children's clothing, contributing to various experiential activities for children.