Mitsubishi Electric Signs Sponsorship Contract with Professional Golfer Rintaro Nakano

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has signed a sponsorship contract with professional golfer Rintaro Nakano (ranked 14th in the 2026 points ranking*). Mr. Nakano has achieved excellent results in domestic and international tournaments, including winning the Japan Amateur Golf Championship in 2023, and turned professional in November 2025. As he is expected to make further achievements in his first year as a professional, Mr. Nakano will wear caps, apparel, etc., bearing the Mitsubishi Electric corporate logo as a Mitsubishi Electric sponsored athlete and participate in domestic and international tournaments. Mitsubishi Electric will continue to promote activities that nurture next-generation talent through sports support activities, including professional golf. ■ Mr. Nakano's Profile and Comments [Name] Rintaro Nakano [Date of Birth] November 11, 2003 [Place of Birth] Kunitachi City, Tokyo [Alma Mater] Waseda University [Major Achievements] June 2023: Winner of the Japan Amateur Golf Championship March 2024: Tied for 4th at Tohken Homemate Cup 2024 October 2024: 3rd at Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship October 2025: 3rd at Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship April 2026: Tied for 5th at Tohken Homemate Cup 2026 [Comment from Mr. Nakano] "Until now, I, Rintaro Nakano, have served as the captain of the Waseda University Golf Club as an amateur, playing with the university's reputation on my shoulders. I have also fought as a member of the national team, carrying the Japanese flag. Now, as a professional golfer, I am deeply honored to sign a sponsorship contract with Mitsubishi Electric and to make a new start with the company's name on my back. I strongly empathize with the 'Changes for the Better' philosophy, which challenges without fear of change. With this spirit, I will cherish each game, first aiming for solid results on the domestic tour, and in the future, striving to become a player who can compete globally. I kindly ask for your continued support." ■ Background of the Contract and Sports Support Activities The Mitsubishi Electric Group places sustainability at the core of its management and values the trust of stakeholders, including society, customers, shareholders, and employees. As part of its contribution to creating a prosperous society, it is committed to activities that promote and develop sports and nurture next-generation talent. This includes special sponsorship of the JLPGA Tour "Higuchi Hisako Mitsubishi Electric Ladies Golf Tournament," sponsorship contracts with professional golfers Nanako Inagaki and Yuzuki Yoshizawa, support for sports teams such as basketball and tennis, sponsorship of disability sports events, and support/employment of athletes, thereby contributing to creating a prosperous society with its employees. Mitsubishi Electric empathizes with Mr. Nakano's challenging spirit as he aims for global success in his first year as a professional, and has signed this sponsorship contract to support his activities, anticipating his further growth. ■ Overview of the Contract Contract Period April 2026 to April 2029 (3-year contract) Contract Type Sponsorship contract Content Use of caps, apparel, and caddy bags with the Mitsubishi Electric corporate logo in domestic and international tournaments. ■ About the Mitsubishi Electric Group Under "Our Philosophy," the Mitsubishi Electric Group places sustainability at the core of its management and will continue to value the trust of stakeholders, including society, customers, shareholders, and employees. We also pursue "profitability," "capital efficiency," and "growth," and aim to create new value that solves social issues by continuously connecting with customers, thereby striving for continuous improvement in corporate value. Since its founding in 1921, with a history spanning over 100 years, it operates businesses such as social systems, energy systems, defense and space systems, FA systems, automotive equipment, building systems, air conditioning and home appliances, digital innovation, and semiconductors/devices. It has over 200 group companies and approximately 150,000 employees worldwide, with consolidated sales of 5.5217 trillion yen in fiscal year 2024. For details, please visit the official website. *Refers to the "Point Ranking (including overseas majors)" which evaluates players who have performed well throughout the season by converting their rankings in JGTO (Japan Golf Tour Organization) tour tournaments and overseas major competitions into points (as of April 27, 2026). Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Brand Communication Department 2-7-3 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-8310 TEL 03-3218-2311 FAX 03-3218-2321