Leifras Launches Official Note Channel "Story of LEIFRAS"

A New Corporate Communications Platform Launched in Leifras' 25thAnniversary Year to Share the People, Perspectives and Stories Behind Its Business

- First "ITO'S MESSAGE" to Be Published on October 9, Marking the First Anniversary of Leifras' Nasdaq Listing -

TOKYO, Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- LEIFRAS Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: LFS) (the "Company" or "Leifras"), a sports and social business company dedicated to youth sports and community engagement, and a leading operator of children's sports schools and school club activity support businesses in Japan, today announced the launch of its official note channel, "Story of LEIFRAS," as a new corporate communications platform in 2026, the year of the Company's 25th anniversary.

Through "Story of LEIFRAS," Leifras will share stories that complement the Company's press releases, corporate website, and investor relations materials. Content will cover the background behind its businesses, the ideas and values that guide management, the people who support its operations, its efforts to address social issues through sports and education, and its vision for the future.

In conjunction with the launch, Leifras has published an introductory article explaining why the Company created its official note channel and what it intends to share through the platform.

In addition, on October 9, 2026, the first anniversary of Leifras' Nasdaq listing, Representative Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mr. Kiyotaka Ito is scheduled to publish the first installment of "ITO'S MESSAGE," titled "On the First Anniversary of Our Nasdaq Listing: 'Going Public Is Not the Goal, but Part of the Process.'"

The Company expects "Story of LEIFRAS" to serve as an additional channel for communicating with shareholders, investors and other stakeholders.

New Corporate Communications Platform

Since its founding in 2001, Leifras has operated under its corporate philosophy, "to change and design sports." Beginning with its sports school business, the Company has expanded its activities to include support for school club activities, collaboration with municipalities and educational institutions, and after-school day care services, while working to address social issues through sports and education.

Leifras has traditionally communicated information about its businesses and initiatives through press releases, its corporate website, social media, and investor relations channels. With the launch of "Story of LEIFRAS," the Company expects the new channel to supplement its existing communications by sharing additional aspects of its business beyond news and financial information, including:

• Why does Leifras pursue these businesses?
• What values guide the Company as it addresses social challenges?
• Who are the people behind Leifras' businesses?

The new platform is expected to share the reasons behind each of the Company's businesses, the challenges Leifras has taken on over the past 25 years, and the dedication of the people who make those businesses possible.

"Story of LEIFRAS" was established to provide additional context around these areas and to communicate them directly to a broader audience.

Rather than serving simply as a CEO blog or another channel for corporate announcements, "Story of LEIFRAS" is designed as a corporate storytelling platform that brings together the CEO's perspectives, the experiences of employees and instructors, the stories behind the Company's businesses, its efforts to address social challenges, and its continued growth — providing a deeper understanding of who Leifras is as a company.

Sharing the Stories Behind "To Change and Design Sports"

The concept behind "Story of LEIFRAS" is:

"To Change and Design Sports."
Stories of people, purpose, challenges and the future, all shaped by this philosophy.

The platform will communicate not only what Leifras does, but also why it does it.

By sharing the people and perspectives behind its businesses and financial performance, Leifras aims to provide a broader perspective on the Company's operations and development.

Four Content Categories

"Story of LEIFRAS" will feature content across four primary content categories.

ITO'S MESSAGE

Representative Director and CEO Mr. Kiyotaka Ito will share, in his own words, his perspectives on the Company's founding principles, education, sports, management, approaches to social challenges, and the future Leifras seeks to create.

PEOPLE

This series will spotlight Leifras employees and instructors across Japan, sharing their perspectives on their work, career journeys, challenges and growth in the field, and why they choose to work at Leifras.

OUR STORY

This series will explore the stories behind Leifras' businesses and initiatives, including the regional transition of school club activities, collaboration with municipalities, new businesses, overseas expansion, and milestones from the Company's 25-year history.

INVESTOR INSIGHTS

Based on information already publicly disclosed, this series will explain Leifras' business structure, competitive strengths, growth strategy, and the context behind key figures in an accessible way for shareholders, investors and other stakeholders.

Through these four categories, "Story of LEIFRAS" aims to help a broad range of stakeholders, including municipalities, education professionals, parents, prospective employees, members of the media, shareholders and investors, gain a deeper understanding of Leifras.

First "ITO'S MESSAGE" to Be Published on October 9

The first installment of "ITO'S MESSAGE" will be published on the official Leifras note channel, "Story of LEIFRAS," on October 9, 2026. Titled "On the First Anniversary of Our Nasdaq Listing: 'Going Public Is Not the Goal, but Part of the Process,'" the first message will cover the following topics:

• Why did Leifras pursue a Nasdaq listing?
• What has changed during the first year since the listing?
• Where is Leifras headed next?

Mr. Kiyotaka Ito will reflect on Leifras' journey to date and what lies ahead, drawing on his own experiences and perspectives.

Introductory Article: "Welcome to the Official LEIFRAS note"

In conjunction with the launch of its official note channel, Leifras has published an introductory article explaining the purpose of "Story of LEIFRAS" and the content planned for the platform.

The introductory article also covers the following topics:

• What the Company has built over the past 25 years.
• The people it has met along the way.
• The businesses and challenges that have emerged from that journey.
• What Leifras hopes to achieve over the next 25 years.

Through "Story of LEIFRAS," the Company intends to preserve and continue to share these stories as part of its ongoing corporate narrative communications.

Article Title: "Welcome to the Official LEIFRAS note | 25 Years of Changing Sports — and the Next 25 Years"

Article URL: https://note.com/story_of_leifras/n/n30351eed7264

About LEIFRAS Co., Ltd.

Headquartered in Tokyo, Leifras is a sports and social business company dedicated to youth sports and community engagement. The Company primarily provides services related to the organization and operations of sports schools and sports events for children. As of December 31, 2025, Leifras was recognized as one of Japan's largest operators of children's sports schools in terms of both membership and facilities by Tokyo Shoko Research. The Company's approach to sports education emphasizes the development of non-cognitive skills, following the teaching principle "acknowledge, praise, encourage, and motivate." The holistic approach that integrates physical and mental development sets Leifras apart in the industry. Building upon deep experience and know-how in sports education, Leifras also operates a robust social business sector, dispatching sports coaches to meet various community needs with the aim to promote physical health, social inclusion, and community well-being across different demographics.

For more information, please visit the Company's website: https://ir.leifras.co.jp/.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this announcement are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on the Company's current expectations and projections about future events that the Company believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy, and financial needs. Investors can find many (but not all) of these statements by the use of words such as "approximates," "believes," "hopes," "expects," "anticipates," "estimates," "projects," "intends," "plans," "will," "would," "should," "could," "may," or other similar expressions in this press release. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequently occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. These statements are subject to uncertainties and risks, including, but not limited to, the uncertainties related to market conditions, and other factors discussed in the "Risk Factors" section of the annual report on Form 20-F filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results and encourages investors to review other factors that may affect its future results in the annual report and other filings with the SEC. Additional factors are discussed in the Company's filings with the SEC, which are available for review at www.sec.gov.

For more information, please contact:

LEIFRAS Co., Ltd.
Investor Relations Department
Email: [email protected] 

Ascent Investor Relations LLC
Tina Xiao
Phone: +1-646-932-7242
Email: [email protected]

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