Solvvy Inc. (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Keitaka Adachi; hereinafter "the Company") has commenced a business partnership with Branding Technology Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Yuki Kimura; hereinafter "Branding Technology"), a company specializing in providing support for branding and marketing in the housing industry. Background and Objectives of the Business Partnership The housing and real estate industry is currently facing intensified competition in the new construction market and challenges in maintaining relationships with existing customers (retention) due to factors such as a declining population, rising material costs, and diversification of customer needs. In this market environment, we are convinced that simultaneously offering "customer acquisition and brand strength enhancement" and "improved customer engagement and enhanced after-sales support" to real estate and housing companies nationwide will lead to increased added value for the entire industry, which has led to this business partnership. We will combine our "systematization of membership-based businesses and solutions" with Branding Technology's "expertise in support for branding and marketing" to develop mutual customer referrals and joint initiatives. Through this partnership, we will mutually provide the customer bases and expertise held by both companies, aiming to create new value and foster development in the entire housing industry by solving the management challenges faced by real estate companies, house builders, construction companies, and carpentry contractors nationwide. Key Initiatives Leveraging the Strengths of Both Companies 1. For Real Estate Brokerage Businesses: Offering Warranty Products for Used Homes We will provide support for "improving customer engagement and enhancing after-sales support" to real estate brokerage businesses supported by Branding Technology, utilizing our unique expertise. In particular, we will promot