Saitama Musashi Heat Bears (Headquarters: Kumagaya City, Saitama Prefecture, Representative Director Owner: Kazuki Yamasaki) is pleased to announce that Lacro Inc. (Headquarters: Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture, Representative Director: Fumihiro Nagashima), a company engaged in region-based businesses including the excavation and survey of buried cultural properties, has joined as a new shareholder. Lacro Inc. has supported our team's activities as a sponsor, and their participation as a shareholder further strengthens our relationship. Saitama Musashi Heat Bears aims to be a professional sports team that goes beyond the sport of baseball to solve regional issues, with the philosophy of "Making the region more vibrant through sports." We have engaged in various region-based activities throughout the year, including dispatching lecturers to school classes, baseball clinics, collaborative projects with local governments, and regional projects utilizing corporate hometown tax donations. These initiatives have been highly recognized, earning us accolades both within and outside the league, such as the Route Inn BC League AWARD 2025 "Special Award for Regional Contribution." This investment is not merely a capital participation but was realized through the shared vision of Lacro Inc. and our team to "aim to be an indispensable presence in the region." As Partners to Co-create the Future of the Region Lacro Inc. is a company that contributes to the local community through the preservation and utilization of cultural properties, primarily through its business of excavating and surveying buried cultural properties. A company that protects culture and a team that revitalizes the region through sports. Although seemingly different fields, our philosophy of "returning value to the region" is common. Their stepping forward from a sponsor to a shareholder to support the team's future together is a great encouragement for Saitama Musashi Heat Bears and will be a significant stre