Resonating with the 'Never Stop Challenging' Spirit: THE PROTEIN Becomes an Official Partner of VOREAS HOKKAIDO.

Takeuchi Seiyaku Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Nishi-Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Yuto Ogura), which develops D2C and OEM businesses for health foods and cosmetics, is pleased to announce that its protein brand, THE PROTEIN, has become an official partner of VOREAS HOKKAIDO, a men's professional volleyball team based in Asahikawa, Hokkaido, as part of its efforts to strengthen support for serious athletes. Moving forward, the company will provide comprehensive support for the players' competitive activities and contribute to further brand value enhancement and the excitement of the volleyball industry through various promotional measures.

About VOREAS HOKKAIDO
VOREAS HOKKAIDO was established in 2016 as Japan's first professional volleyball team. After participating in the V.LEAGUE and winning consecutive titles in the lower league, the team achieved promotion to V1 in the 2022-23 season, a first for Hokkaido. Currently, the team competes in the top-tier "SV.LEAGUE," challenging itself to grow within a world-class competitive environment. As the league evolves into an international one with an expanded quota for foreign players, the team is enhancing its competitiveness through matches against strong domestic and international teams. The team is led by head coach Ed Klein, who has a proven track record worldwide. With a diverse group of players, the team operates under the slogan "Children of the Revolution," continuing to challenge itself to create new value in the volleyball world.

Comment from VOREAS HOKKAIDO
VOREAS HOKKAIDO has entered into a partnership agreement with Takeuchi Seiyaku Co., Ltd. We are deeply grateful for your strong support. For us, as we continue to push our limits every day, physical development and condition maintenance are crucial factors directly linked to victory. We are confident that Takeuchi Seiyaku's products and expertise will be a great force in supporting our players' performance. We look forward to working with Takeuchi Seiyaku to continue delivering even greater excitement and enthusiasm to all our supporters.

Comment from Yuto Ogura, Representative Director of Takeuchi Seiyaku Co., Ltd.
I am truly honored to have signed an official partnership agreement with VOREAS HOKKAIDO. The challenging spirit of VOREAS HOKKAIDO, which takes on the world from a local base as an independent professional team rather than a corporate team, deeply resonates with us at Takeuchi Seiyaku, as we are also constantly challenging ourselves. Furthermore, I was deeply impressed by their mission of "Co-creating unseen excitement and pride" and their strong belief in "human health" through the "VOREAS GREEN DEAL," as a company that pursues beauty and health. Through this partnership, we will provide protein products that support player performance. Together with the team, which manages conditioning thoroughly, we will support the players' physical development through our products and contribute to actions toward victory. Together with VOREAS HOKKAIDO, we intend to create excitement that transcends the boundaries of the volleyball world and contribute to a sustainable future and regional development.

About the protein brand THE PROTEIN
The protein brand THE PROTEIN is developed under the concept of "protein you want to drink every day." It offers an astonishing variety of over 60 flavors. From standard flavors to unique ones you'll want to try, we have a wide selection, and you are sure to find your favorite. THE PROTEIN is committed not only to the variety of flavors but also to taste and reproducibility, making it recommended for both regular protein drinkers and those who have never tried it before. In addition, by handling everything from planning and raw material procurement to formulation, manufacturing, and sales in-house, we keep costs other than product costs low and deliver products speedily. Furthermore, we value listening sincerely to customer feedback on social media and reviews, and connecting it to rapid product improvement and new product development. From body building for top athletes to health promotion and diet purposes, we are working daily on research and the pursuit of safety and security so that people of all ages can experience the value that only THE PROTEIN can provide.