Fukuoka Financial Group Inc. (President: Hisashi Goshima, hereinafter "FFG") announces that through its subsidiary banks—Fukuoka Bank, Ltd., Kumamoto Bank, Ltd., and Jusan Shinwa Bank, Ltd.—it has arranged project finance for Kyuden Mirai Solar G.K. (hereinafter "Mirai Solar"), a joint venture funded by Kyuden Mirai Energy Co., Ltd. (hereinafter "Kyuden Mirai Energy") and Development Bank of Japan Inc. (hereinafter "DBJ"). The financing will support Mirai Solar’s acquisition of operational solar power plants (hereinafter "the Project"). Through this initiative, FFG aims to contribute to expanding renewable energy supply, strengthening stable power infrastructure in local communities, and supporting the sustainable growth of regional industries. Borrower Kyuden Mirai Solar G.K. Contract Signing Date February 13, 2026 Lenders Fukuoka Bank (Arranger) Kumamoto Bank Jusan Shinwa Bank Okinawa Bank Use of Proceeds Funding for the acquisition of operational solar power plants The Project involves a solar power generation business established by Mirai Solar as part of Kyuden Mirai Energy’s business model transformation toward 2035. Mirai Solar will acquire 12 solar power plants (total capacity: approximately 28MW) previously developed and owned by Kyuden Mirai Energy, primarily in the Kyushu region, through a business transfer, enabling integrated ownership and operation of multiple power generation assets. Operation and maintenance of the power plants will be conducted by Kyuden Mirai Energy, which has extensive experience, ensuring a stable, locally rooted operational framework. The Project plans to enhance business value through measures such as converting existing plants to FIP (Feed-in Premium) schemes, integrating battery storage systems, and acquiring additional generation assets, thereby contributing to a more robust and sustainable renewable energy supply. *FIP (Feed-in Premium): A system that adds a fixed premium to electricity sales priced according to market rate