Notice of Sponsorship Contract Renewal for FY2026 with Kaito Onishi and Appointment as 'Sony Bank WALLET' Ambassador

Sony Bank Incorporated (President and CEO: Keiji Minami / Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo / hereafter Sony Bank) is pleased to announce the renewal of its sponsorship contract with professional golfer Kaito Onishi for the 2026 fiscal year, and his appointment as the ambassador for the 'Sony Bank WALLET'.

The Sony Financial Group positions the three lifespans centered on 'Emotional Lifespan' (Emotional Lifespan, Asset Lifespan, Health Lifespan) as its core concept to support 'people who live authentically' in the era of the 100-year life. Under the concept of 'Borderless Digital Banking for more "Fun"', Sony Bank promotes initiatives aiming to provide new moving experiences and value to customers across borders, currencies, and spaces.

Athlete Onishi is an athlete who has played golf since childhood, making continuous efforts while overcoming numerous difficulties, and continuing to challenge the world stage. Sony Bank sympathizes with his 'attitude of continuously challenging the world authentically' and 'relentless passion for his dreams', and has supported him as a sponsor. Sony Bank will continue to support athlete Onishi's challenges, and in FY2026, as the ambassador for 'Sony Bank WALLET', he will help deliver 'Borderless' value to more customers in an easy-to-understand manner.

About the Appointment as 'Sony Bank WALLET' Ambassador (Overview)
As the ambassador for 'Sony Bank WALLET', athlete Onishi will cooperate in broadcasting the card's convenience in various domestic and international scenes, including expeditions and travel, and his experiences with foreign currency settlements, thereby delivering the 'Borderless' value of 'Sony Bank WALLET' in a clear way. Through athlete Onishi's activities, Sony Bank will convey the experiential value of utilizing convenience and foreign currency more closely, working towards realizing a 'more free, more fun' financial experience for customers.

Comment from Kaito Onishi
I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Sony Bank, who has been supporting me as a sponsor since last year, for their continued support this year. I will continue to challenge myself with the feeling of aiming for the top professionals in the world, but last year I realized that the path is harder than expected. To overcome that wall, I want to not only improve my skills as a professional golfer but also grow as a human being, aiming to be a professional who continues to be supported by everyone.

Profile
Kaito Onishi
Date of Birth: October 13, 1998
Birthplace: Aichi Prefecture
Alma Mater: University of Southern California, Marshall School of Business
Height: 177cm
Weight: 75kg

Started playing golf at age 5, and moved to the US at age 9 to study golf seriously seeking a better practice environment. From September 2012 to June 2017, he enrolled at the world-famous IMG Academy in Florida for training professional athletes, experiencing junior golf tournaments in both Japan and the US. During his time at the University of Southern California (School of Business), he participated in the 'US Amateur' in 2019 and 2020. Won the Low Amateur at the 'Shigeo Nagashima INVITATIONAL Sega Sammy Cup' in 2018. Turned professional in 2021 after graduating. Achieved his first tour victory by winning a playoff at the 'Fujisankei Classic' in 2022. Finished 12th at the final qualifying tournament for the US lower-tier Korn Ferry Tour the same year, moving his main battleground to the US. Won his first victory at the US lower-tier 'UNC Health Championship' in 2024, and will participate in the world's highest stage as a PGA Tour member in 2025. In 2026, he will move his stage of challenge to the Korn Ferry Tour, making daily efforts to earn the right to challenge the PGA Tour again.

The 3 Lifespans (Emotional Lifespan, Asset Lifespan, Health Lifespan) Valued by Sony Financial Group
As a business that supports people, Sony Financial Group has positioned the three lifespans centered on 'Emotional Lifespan' (Emotional Lifespan, Asset Lifespan, Health Lifespan) as its core concept to support people who live authentically in the 100-year life era. In addition to 'Health Lifespan', which is the foundation of living, and 'Asset Lifespan', which is economic soundness, Sony Financial Group newly defines living 'authentically' as 'Emotional Lifespan'. By continuing to be a presence that supports both the joys and anxieties in life, and closely supporting customers' three lifespans, it will lead to sustainable improvement of corporate value.

Sony Bank's Vision: Borderless Digital Banking for more 'Fun'