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

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

This partnership was formed as Cogito shares STVV's vision of supporting Japanese players, coaches, and business staff in their challenges in Europe and on the global stage, as well as acting as a bridge between Japan and Belgium beyond the realm of sports.

[Comment from Cogito Co., Ltd.]
"We are very honored to have signed this sponsorship agreement with STVV. We deeply resonate with their commitment to supporting the challenges of Japanese athletes. As a partner in problem-solving, we are a company that stands by our clients to support their business growth and walks alongside them. Together with STVV, we will support all those who take on challenges and contribute to the creation of new value."

■ Company Overview
Company Name: Cogito Co., Ltd.
Representative: Minoru Ota
Address: Animato Nishiki 5F, 311 Oshideyamacho, Nishikikoji-dori Karasuma Nishi-iru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture
Business Description:
Redefining issues and zero-based problem solving: An approach that re-examines essential issues rather than superficial ones to generate new solutions.
Contribution to the public sector: Supporting the improvement of resident services and the resolution of administrative issues in collaboration with local governments nationwide, including Kyoto Prefecture and Kyoto City.
Creation of "Social Innovation": Aiming to create new value and systems (innovation) by solving social issues.
Official Website: https://cogito.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 the management rights in November 2017. In 2018, Takayuki Tateishi, former GM of FC Tokyo, 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 implementation. Current players include Ryotaro Meshino, 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.