LEIFRAS CO.,LTD. (Nasdaq: LFS, Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Kiyotaka Ito), which operates children's sports schools and supports the regional expansion of club activities, has acquired all shares of SWIFT JAPAN CO., LTD., an operator of childcare facilities in Aichi Prefecture, as part of its full-scale entry into the childcare business. (Share transfer executed on July 1, 2026, based on the share transfer agreement dated June 23, 2026). In conjunction with this, a "Completion Ceremony" was held on July 1, 2026 (Wed.) at Hotel Mercure Nagoya (Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture). ▶ Left: Kiyotaka Ito, LEIFRAS CO., LTD.; Right: Toshitomo Nakagawa, Representative Director, SWIFT JAPAN CO., LTD. ▶ Group photo of stakeholders 1. Holding of "Completion Ceremony" to Mark a New Start as a Group The Completion Ceremony, held on July 1, 2026, was attended by LEIFRAS CEO Kiyotaka Ito, SWIFT JAPAN Representative Director Toshitomo Nakagawa, and the management teams of both companies. In a cordial atmosphere, we celebrated the new beginning for both companies and renewed our determination to further enhance the childcare and education environment in the local community. ▶ Left: Kiyotaka Ito, LEIFRAS CO., LTD.; Right: Toshitomo Nakagawa, Representative Director, SWIFT JAPAN CO., LTD. 2. "PMI Discussion" by Key Members of Both Companies to Rapidly Create Synergy Following the Completion Ceremony, a discussion on PMI (Post Merger Integration process) was held among key members of both companies. We deeply shared our corporate vision, "Transforming Sports, Designing the Future," and engaged in a passionate and active exchange of opinions on how to combine the strengths of both companies to provide long-term growth support from age 0 and create concrete synergies. 3. Future Outlook: Maximizing LTV through the Fusion of Customer Base and Multi-Sport Expansion By combining SWIFT JAPAN CO., LTD.'s strong customer base cultivated in the region with our expertise in multi-sport expans