Hayakawa Denko Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Kōnosu City, Saitama Prefecture, President: Ryuji Hayakawa, hereinafter referred to as "Hayakawa Denko") is pleased to announce the official introduction of its "Scholarship Repayment Support System" from July 2026. This system will subsidize a total of \u00a54,320,000 over 12 years, aimed at reducing the financial and psychological burden on young employees in their 20s and 30s, and creating an environment where they can focus on their career development with peace of mind for the long term. ■ Background of the System Introduction: Supporting the "Past" of Youth and Illuminating their "Future" Currently, over half of Japanese university students utilize scholarships, and the average repayment amount after graduation is said to exceed \u00a53 million. For young people in their 20s and 30s in particular, monthly repayments are a significant burden that narrows their "life choices" such as marriage, childbirth, and home ownership. In the construction industry, amidst a persistent severe labor shortage, there is a lack of "long-term security" for young people to choose this industry as a lifelong career and dedicate themselves to honing their skills. Hayakawa Denko operates under the slogan, "Making Construction Smarter. Making Life Extraordinary." What we offer is not just a temporary allowance. We have decided to introduce a long-term repayment support system spanning 12 years, enabling employees to work smartly with a 10- or 20-year outlook, unburdened by past debts, and to live an "extraordinary life" where they can cherish time with their families and themselves. ■ Overview of the "Scholarship Repayment Support System" This system provides full support by the company, either by adding to the employee's monthly salary or by directly repaying the scholarship debt on their behalf. We expect employees to acquire "lifelong skills" at Hayakawa Denko and contribute as future management candidates for a long time. This is a supportiv