Effective July 1, 2026, SDB Group Co., Ltd. has absorbed and merged with its wholly owned subsidiaries, Social Data Bank Co., Ltd., Maneql Co., Ltd., and Arrow Link Co., Ltd. Furthermore, on the same date, the company name was changed to "Social Data Bank Co., Ltd.". Absorbed Companies: Social Data Bank Co., Ltd. Maneql Co., Ltd. Arrow Link Co., Ltd. Surviving Company: SDB Group Co., Ltd. (name changed to Social Data Bank Co., Ltd. on the same date) Effective Date: July 1, 2026 These three companies met in 2017 and have been promoting their businesses with the aim of expanding the market and maximizing value, each overseeing products such as "Liny," "L Step," and "Liny HR," which are marketing & CRM products centered around LINE. To capture the significant changes in the IT industry, including AI, and to exert greater value going forward, we have executed this integration, believing it necessary to pool the know-how and human assets cultivated by each company and achieve faster, more advanced evolution. We will strive to deliver even better services by maximizing the synergistic effects generated by the unification of these three companies. We look forward to your continued support. ■ About the Corporate Website In conjunction with the merger, the corporate website of Social Data Bank Co., Ltd. has been renewed. https://social-db.co.jp/ ■ Company Overview Company Name: Social Data Bank Co., Ltd. Head Office Location: 11F, Hama-rikyu Intercity, 1-9-1 Kaigan, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0022 Representative: Shunuki Ito, Representative Director Business Activities: - Development, sales, and operational support for the LINE Official Account expansion tool "Liny" - Development and sales of the LINE Official Account expansion tool "L Step" - Development and sales of the recruitment management tool "Liny HR" Corporate Website: https://social-db.co.jp