Sendai Terminal Building Co., Ltd. and JR East Tohoku General Service Co., Ltd. are engaged in various businesses in the Tohoku area, aiming to realize the JR East Group's management vision "Yusho 2034," which states "Bring vitality to regions and create a prosperous Japan." To further contribute to the revitalization of the Tohoku area and accelerate growth strategies, the two companies will merge on April 1, 2027. Through this merger, the functions and resources of both companies will be integrated, promoting value creation that spans across stations, railway lines, and community development. This will enhance the appeal of stations such as Sendai Station and foster lifestyle development along the railway lines. Furthermore, the new company and the JR East Group will work together to strengthen the creation of movement into Tohoku by developing destinations, thereby realizing sustainable growth and the creation of regional vitality in the Tohoku area. 1. Overview Sendai Terminal Building Co., Ltd. and JR East Tohoku General Service Co., Ltd. will merge. Sendai Terminal Building Co., Ltd. will be the surviving company. 2. Date of Establishment of New Company April 1, 2027 (scheduled) 3. New Company Name, etc. The new company name and other details will be announced separately. Image of Merger Overview of Each Company Company Name Sendai Terminal Building Co., Ltd. JR East Tohoku General Service Co., Ltd. Main Business Activities ・Operation and development of commercial facilities, hotels, offices, etc. ・Operation and development of retail stores, etc. ・Entrusted station operations Main Facilities Operated S-PAL Hotel Metropolitan Sendai/Yamagata JR Fruit Park Sendai Arahama tekute, Pivot Tohoku Meguri Iro-toiro Entrusted station operations Location 1-1-1 Chuo, Aoba-ku, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture 4-10-3 Chuo, Aoba-ku, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture Representative Tetsushiro Matsuzaki Toshinori Hazama Established April 5, 1976 August 18, 1989 Capital 1.8 billion