YAMAI Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Ogaki City, Gifu Prefecture, Representative Director: Shohei Yamada, hereinafter "YAMAI"), which focuses on the import car buying business and has achieved rapid growth in its nine years of operation, is pleased to announce that as of June 30, 2026, it has acquired all shares of Mr. Lion Gifu Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: KInan Town, Hashima District, Gifu Prefecture, hereinafter "Mr. Lion Gifu"), a company that has been involved in imported car sales for over 40 years and has earned deep trust from the community and fans, making it a subsidiary. Furthermore, on the same date, Shohei Yamada, Representative Director of YAMAI, will assume the position of Representative Director of Mr. Lion Gifu. By integrating the management structures of both companies, we aim to achieve swift decision-making and maximize synergies. Background and Objectives of Share Acquisition (Subsidiary Formation) Since its founding in 2018, YAMAI has achieved rapid and steady growth in the imported car buying market over approximately nine years, leveraging marketing tailored to the times and specialized appraisal expertise. Meanwhile, Mr. Lion Gifu, which is now joining our group, is a pioneer in the industry, having consistently engaged in the sales and maintenance of imported cars for over 40 years. Their skilled maintenance technology, strong customer base cherished across generations, and the brand power of "Mr. Lion Gifu" that they have built up are objects of great respect for our company. This M&A merges YAMAI's "young energy and strong buying power" with Mr. Lion Gifu's "trust backed by 40 years of history and sales/support capabilities." We will thoroughly cut intermediate costs from purchase to sale and establish a "direct sales model (integrated buying-to-selling system)" where cars circulate directly between users. In conjunction with this, we will create the following synergies and bring a fresh perspective to the imported car market: 1. Realization of "Hi