Sports Biz Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Masakazu Yamamoto; hereinafter referred to as Sports Biz) has entered into a global partnership agreement with SOMPO Holdings, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as SOMPO Holdings) within the framework of managing Tsubasa Ozora from "Captain Tsubasa," whose rights are independently managed by TSUBASA Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Katsushika-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Yoshihiro Iwamoto), as an "IP Athlete." This marks the full-scale commencement of operations. IP Athlete Status for Tsubasa Ozora and Partnership with SOMPO Holdings Sports Biz has begun management to embody the vision of positioning Tsubasa Ozora as an "athlete with sustainable value independent of competitive results." In response to this major initiative, SOMPO Holdings, which aims to be a true global company originating in Japan and has set forth a new group vision of "Unlocking the Potential of the Future," has decided to partner with us as the best partner to jointly embody this vision. Evolution into a New Business Model This initiative distinguishes itself from traditional IP licensing businesses that simply utilize anime characters as advertising material. It is an evolved business model that manages characters as "athletes" and partners with companies in the medium to long term to solve management vision and purpose issues, as well as challenges faced by society and local governments. Future Developments Through Real and Digital Channels Moving forward, together with SOMPO Holdings, we will deliver Tsubasa Ozora's story of challenge to society through multifaceted communication that fuses real and digital experiences, including next-generation development events that expand children's potential and the promotion of well-being. Future Outlook for IP Athlete Management Sports Biz will continue to expand the scope of activities for SOMPO Holdings and "Captain Tsubasa" and "Tsubasa Ozora," while also expanding the domain of "IP