SCO Group Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Yusuke Tamai; hereinafter "SCO Group"), which aims to solve medical and social issues through technology, is pleased to announce that it has signed a support contract with Kotaro Tsunematsu, who has declared his challenge to Major League Baseball (MLB). SCO Group has long believed that "society supporting individuals who take on challenges" is extremely important for the development of the future. Mr. Tsunematsu's attitude of continuously resisting the status quo and pursuing his big dream of promotion to the majors in the harsh environment of the minor leagues, where results are demanded daily, perfectly embodies the "society where challenges themselves have value" that our company idealizes. SCO Group deeply resonates with Mr. Tsunematsu's unyielding spirit of challenge and has decided to provide this support as a partner to demonstrate the "value of challenge" to the next generation. ■ Kotaro Tsunematsu Profile Kotaro Tsunematsu Date of Birth: October 27, 2003 Height: 185cm Weight: 96kg Throws/Bats: Right-handed/Right-handed Position: Outfielder Graduated from Keio Shonan Fujisawa Junior and Senior High School, and will graduate from Keio University Faculty of Law in March 2026. ■ Kotaro Tsunematsu Comment "I am deeply honored to have SCO Group support me as a partner. The challenge in the minor leagues is by no means a glamorous path; it is a tough world where results are demanded daily. However, I believe that immersing myself in the world's highest level environment and experiencing growth to my absolute limit holds great value. I am currently challenging myself in the Chicago Cubs' minor league system, aiming for promotion to the majors. While I am prepared to face challenges every day and move forward step by step, I want to hold onto my dreams more than anyone else. I will do my utmost to live up to SCO Group's aspiration of supporting young people challenging the world through sports, educ