ROBOT PAYMENT Appoints Yoshio Hirako as Strategic Advisor for Finance Services

ROBOT PAYMENT Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director, Executive Officer, CEO: Kenya Kiyohisa; Securities Code: 4374; hereinafter, "the Company") is pleased to announce that Mr. Yoshio Hirako has been appointed as Strategic Advisor for Finance Services.

## Yoshio Hirako's Career History

After joining Sanwa Bank (now MUFG Bank), he participated in the launch of AEON Bank, leading the corporate division as a Managing Executive Officer. In 2019, he became Representative Director of bitFlyer Holdings and bitFlyer Co., Ltd., where he led governance building. Subsequently, after serving as CDO (Chief Digital Officer) at Miroku Jyoho Service, he currently holds the position of Representative Director, President, and CEO of DeCurret DCP Co., Ltd., which provides payment services using the digital currency DCJPY. He is a specialist in financial innovation, possessing rich knowledge in bank management combined with deep insights into digital finance and DX domains.

- April 1994: Joined Sanwa Bank Co., Ltd. (now MUFG Bank, Ltd.)
- January 2006: Executive Officer, General Affairs Department, Saikyo Bank Co., Ltd.
- October 2007: Participated in the launch of AEON Bank Co., Ltd. as Executive Officer, Planning Department Manager
- March 2012: Director, Managing Executive Officer, Head of Corporate Sales Division, AEON Bank Co., Ltd.
- November 2012: Director, AEON Bank Co., Ltd.
- Managing Executive Officer, Head of Sales Division, AEON Credit Service Co., Ltd.
- April 2013: Director, Managing Executive Officer, Head of Sales Division, AEON Credit Service Co., Ltd.
- April 2017: Representative Director, President, MJS Finance & Technology Co., Ltd.
- January 2019: Representative Director, bitFlyer Holdings Co., Ltd.
- Representative Director, bitFlyer Co., Ltd.
- April 2021: Executive Officer, Chief Digital Officer (CDO), Miroku Jyoho Service Co., Ltd.
- April 2024: Deputy Head of Sales Division & DX Business Strategy Department Manager, Miroku Jyoho Service Co., Ltd.
- May 2025: Vice President, Executive Officer, COO, General Management Assistant, DeCurret DCP Co., Ltd.
- Head of Sales Division (current position)
- June 2025: Vice President, Director, DeCurret DCP Co., Ltd.
- April 2026: Representative Director, President, Executive Officer, CEO, DeCurret DCP Co., Ltd. (current position)

## Activity Image for Expansion into "Finance Business"

For the full-year financial results of December 2025, the Company aims to expand into "Finance Business" in the future, deploying new initiatives centered on existing businesses: "RBF (Revenue Based Financing)" and "Overseas Remittance Business." To expand this finance business, experience in acquiring necessary qualifications and licenses, as well as expertise in both existing financial systems and the latest technologies, are essential, and it is indispensable to keep up with the latest trends in the constantly changing financial industry. Therefore, Mr. Hirako, a leading financial practice specialist in Japan with experience in establishing AEON Bank and leading governance building for crypto asset exchange businesses as Representative Director of bitFlyer, has been invited as Strategic Advisor for Finance Services.

Future Image of Qualifications and Licenses for Finance Business (*)

(*) This is a list of qualifications and licenses currently being prepared for or discussed, and may be subject to change without notice.

By incorporating Mr. Hirako's track record of "successfully launching businesses from scratch and obtaining approvals and operating them in regulated industries" into the Company's business promotion, we will accelerate the launch of new businesses and amplify synergy with existing businesses.

## Main Roles Expected of Mr. Yoshio Hirako

With the aim of accelerating the launch of new businesses, Mr. Hirako will be responsible for supervising strategies for acquiring the qualifications and licenses targeted by the Company, as well as providing practical support.

1. **Supervision of Overseas Remittance Business Launch and License Strategy**
In the overseas remittance business, which is a key pillar of our medium- to long-term strategy, Mr. Hirako will supervise the formulation of license strategies for application for licenses and registrations. We aim to establish a highly reliable governance system based on practical experience and start the business early.

2. **Advancement and Reliability Improvement of RBF (Revenue Based Financing) Business**
In the RBF business, a new financing method utilizing payment data, we plan to introduce bank-level risk management systems. We aim to establish a sophisticated operational system trusted by authorities, strongly backing the expansion of business scale.

3. **Consideration of Next-Generation Payment Technologies (Tokenized Deposits, etc.)**
Regarding the utilization of tokenized deposits, stablecoins, and other technologies expected as future payment infrastructure, we will consider and supervise medium- to long-term business models, taking into account their compatibility with existing banking systems.

## Comment from Kenya Kiyohisa, Representative Director, Executive Officer, CEO

"We are deeply honored to welcome Mr. Hirako, who has personally built Japan's financial infrastructure, as a powerful partner to support our growth. Leveraging Mr. Hirako's unparalleled practical experience, we will accelerate the commercialization of new areas such as overseas remittance and RBF, and reliably achieve the growth story we have promised to our investors."

## ROBOT PAYMENT Co., Ltd. Company Overview

Established in 2000. Provides financial solutions such as corporate payment services, subscription management, and billing/receivables management systems. With over 200 billion yen in annual transaction volume, its services are widely used by businesses from large corporations to sole proprietors. Towards the vision of "making Japan strong again with a payment infrastructure that frees commercial transactions," the company aims to break down the barriers of "customs," "inefficiency," and "credit" that hinder commercial transactions, smooth the flow of money, and create new value.

Company Name: ROBOT PAYMENT Co., Ltd. (TSE Growth: 4374)
Location: 15th Arai Bldg. 4F, 6-19-20 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Established: October 2000
Representative: Kenya Kiyohisa, Representative Director, Executive Officer, CEO
Corporate Website: https://www.robotpayment.co.jp/
Service List: https://www.robotpayment.co.jp/service/