Nippon Kanzai Holdings' Consolidated Subsidiary Keystone Receives "2026 CACM Vision Award" for Company Culture

Nippon Kanzai Holdings, Inc. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President: Shintaro Fukuda; hereinafter referred to as "the Company") is pleased to announce that its consolidated subsidiary, Keystone Pacific Property Management, LLC (hereinafter referred to as "Keystone"), a leading residential management company in California, USA, received the Company Culture Award in the Southern California region at the "2026 CACM Vision Award" on March 12, 2026 (Thursday, local time).

About the CACM Vision Award

The "CACM Vision Award" is an awards program organized by the California Association of Community Managers (CACM) to honor California companies and individuals who excel in professionalism and ethics and have a positive impact on industry professionals, residents (owners), and the local community in the fields of condominium management and homeowner association (gated community) management.

CACM is the largest organization in California providing education, certifications, and a code of ethics in these fields, and this award is widely recognized as one of the highest honors in the industry in California.

### About the CACM Vision Award

| Name | CACM Vision Award | | :--- | :---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Organizer | California Association of Community Managers (CACM) | | Category Names | ①Rising Star ②Innovator ③Leadership ④Educational Excellence ⑤Company Culture *Separate awards for Northern California / Southern California regions. Awards are given one per manager/management company / industry partner. |

Source: Congratulations to the 2026 Vision Award Winners! (California Association of Community Managers)

Evaluation Points for the Company Culture Award

The Company Culture Award comprehensively evaluates a company's unique culture and values, as well as its proactiveness in contributing to the community and its commitment to social responsibility.

This year, among 10 nominees in the Southern California region, Keystone was recognized for its formation of a collaborative and supportive work environment where each employee works together. Furthermore, the company's establishment of clear action guidelines and its commitment to prompt responses, building trust, maintaining high quality standards, and continuous improvement led to its first award.

The Nippon Kanzai Group aims to grow as a corporate group trusted by society by promoting value creation in diverse regions and business fields through the initiatives of its group companies.

Source: CACM Vision Award 2026 Nomination Form (August 2025) (California Association of Community Managers) *Established in October 1984. In 2017, our subsidiary NIPPON KANZAI USA, Inc. acquired equity shares, and in May 2024, it became a consolidated subsidiary of the Company.

About Nippon Kanzai Group

The Nippon Kanzai Group was established in 1965 and currently operates building management and operation services, environmental facility management, housing-related operation services, and real estate fund management services both domestically and internationally. Leveraging its strength as an independent entity, it engages with a wide range of facilities including office buildings, commercial facilities, hotels, educational institutions, and public facilities.

Nippon Kanzai Holdings, Inc. was established in 2023 as a holding company specializing in group management functions.

Company Profile

Company Name: Nippon Kanzai Holdings, Inc. Location: 2-1-10 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Established: April 3, 2023 Representative: Shintaro Fukuda, President and Representative Director Capital: 3,000 million yen Business Description: Management of group companies engaged in building management and operation, environmental facility management, housing-related operation, and real estate fund management, and related services. URL: https://www.nkanzaihd.co.jp/