Mercury Inc. (Head Office: 23F Shinjuku Nomura Bldg., 1-26-2 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; President: Tsuyoshi Akima, hereinafter "Mercury"), a human resources service company that enriches people through the promotion and development of diverse talent, has signed a Silver Partner agreement with Matsumoto Yamaga FC, a soccer team whose home towns include Matsumoto City and 11 other municipalities in Nagano Prefecture, effective July 1, 2026. ©YAMAGA 2011 ■ Background Mercury opened its Nagano Sales Office in 2022 and has deepened its connections with the region through its business activities in Nagano Prefecture. We have entered into this official sponsor agreement because we resonate with Matsumoto Yamaga FC's club vision of "regional development supported by people's love for their hometown," and we endorse their commitment to revitalizing the local community and fostering the next generation through sports. As a company with a presence in Nagano, supporting a club loved by the local community aligns with our strong desire for regional contribution. ■ About Matsumoto Yamaga FC Matsumoto Yamaga FC is a professional soccer club whose home towns include Matsumoto City and 11 other municipalities in Nagano Prefecture. Since its establishment in 1965, the club has worked to revitalize the region and nurture youth through soccer, growing alongside the community. Under the club vision "regional development supported by people's love for their hometown," the club aims to deliver dreams, hope, and excitement to children and local residents through soccer, while contributing to "human development," "community development," and "future creation." In addition to managing the top team, the club actively engages in academy activities and home town activities, continuing to grow together with the local community. ©YAMAGA 2011 ■ Future Outlook Through this official partner agreement, we will support the activities of Matsumoto Yamaga FC and aim to create connections with t