[STVV] Regarding the Conclusion of a Sponsorship Agreement with Sion Stage Co., Ltd.

Sint-Truidense Voetbalvereniging (hereinafter "STVV") is pleased to announce that it has concluded a corporate sponsorship agreement with Sion Stage Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) for the 2025-2026 season.

This corporate sponsorship agreement was reached after the company expressed its support for STVV's vision of helping Japanese players, coaches, and business staff take on challenges in Europe and the world, as well as acting as a bridge between Japan and Belgium beyond the realm of sports.

[Comment from Sion Stage Co., Ltd.]
"We are grateful to have entered into this honorable sponsorship agreement with STVV. Our company operates under the motto 'Connecting to the future, to a stage of excitement,' and we develop businesses such as creator placement for the television industry, production of programs and corporate videos, and the dispatch of talent to general companies. Together with STVV, who can move many fans with their play, we will strive to bring excitement to even more people."

■ Company Overview
Company Name: Sion Stage Co., Ltd.
Representative: Hiroyuki Yamaguchi
Address: Tokyo Kotsu Kaikan 10F, 2-10-1 Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Business Description:
General worker dispatching business
Paid employment placement business
Planning and production of television programs
Management business
Official Website: https://sionss.co.jp/

[About Sint-Truidense Voetbalvereniging (STVV)]
Founded in 1924, STVV is a football club belonging to the Belgian Pro League (first division). DMM.com acquired ownership in November 2017. In 2018, former FC Tokyo GM Takayuki Tateishi was appointed as CEO. The club has set five pillars: strengthening the top team, enhancing the academy, building new business schemes, expanding the stadium, and technological innovation through IT introduction. Players currently on the roster include Ryotaro Ito, Rihito Yamamoto, Leo Kokubo, Shogo Taniguchi, Kaito Matsuzawa, Taiga Hata, Keisuke Goto, and Shion Niikawa. In the 2024-25 season, the club finished 14th with 31 points (7 wins, 10 draws, 13 losses / -15 goal difference / 41 goals scored, 56 goals conceded) and finished 1st in Play-off 3.