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Our Views on Posts About the Company on the Yahoo! Finance Message Board

In response to posts on the Yahoo! Finance message board alleging accounting fraud and other misconduct, the Company explained that the allegations were entirely unfounded and that it had identified no facts requiring correction of its previously disclosed materials. An allowance for doubtful accounts equal to the full ¥2.06 billion in long-term loans receivable has already been recorded, and the Company will continue pursuing litigation seeking approximately ¥3.013 billion from former management and others, as well as asset recovery.

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Our Views on Posts About the Company on the Yahoo! Finance Message Board

Subject Entity

株式会社HODL1 (the Company)

Occurrence19 June 2026 (date the Company’s views were published)
Litigation / administrative actionDated 20 October 2025 (date of the notice concerning the filing of the lawsuit)
This disclosure06/19/2026
Cause

The borrower’s management and funding plans at the time of the loan could not be confirmed, and the actual use of the funds could not be verified; the contractual requirement for the borrower to submit financial statements during the loan period could not be confirmed; because repayment of principal and interest was due in a lump sum at maturity, the borrower’s financial position during the loan period could not be monitored continuously; no collateral, parent-company guarantee or other guarantee had been established; the loan review materials could not be confirmed; and the series of transactions carried out under the former management

Related procedures

Type

Action seeking avoidance of fraudulent acts, etc.

Plaintiff

株式会社HODL1 (the Company)

Defendant

The Company’s former management and 株式会社JNグループ (formerly Nex Group), 株式会社カイカフィナンシャルホールディングス, and others

Claim amount / surcharge amount

Approximately ¥3.013 billion

Amount of Impact on Business Performance

Long-term loans receivable of ¥2.06 billion and an allowance for doubtful accounts of ¥2.06 billion (as of 30 April 2026). Losses related to transactions carried out under the former management were recorded as an extraordinary loss (non-recurring loss) in the fiscal year ended October 2025; the loss amount was Not disclosed.

Accounting period in which recognized

The fiscal year ended October 2025 (related losses). The long-term loans receivable and allowance for doubtful accounts are described based on their recorded amounts as of 30 April 2026.

Amount of receivables at risk of non-collection or delayed collection

¥2.06 billion (the name of the borrower was Not disclosed)

Company response

Investigation structure

The final report of the investigation was received from the investigator on 28 January 2026. Going forward, the Company will work with its accounting auditor, Audit and Supervisory Committee and external experts.

Measures to prevent recurrence

The Company will work with its accounting auditor, Audit and Supervisory Committee and external experts to ensure appropriate financial reporting and strengthen corporate governance.

Outlook

The Company will pursue the necessary legal measures and asset recovery in relation to transactions carried out under the former management. It will assess recoverability conservatively and continue working to ensure appropriate financial reporting and strengthen corporate governance. The Company will also take strict action, including legal measures, against conduct that damages its credibility or reputation.

Planned follow-up disclosure

If any important facts requiring additional disclosure come to light, the Company will promptly publish them by an appropriate method.

Event that occurred
ItemDetails
Event nameOur Views on Posts About the Company on the Yahoo! Finance Message Board
Date of occurrence19 June 2026 (date the Company’s views were published)
Subject Entity株式会社HODL1 (the Company)
CauseThe borrower’s management and funding plans at the time of the loan could not be confirmed, and the actual use of the funds could not be verified; the contractual requirement for the borrower to submit financial statements during the loan period could not be confirmed; because repayment of principal and interest was due in a lump sum at maturity, the borrower’s financial position during the loan period could not be monitored continuously; no collateral, parent-company guarantee or other guarantee had been established; the loan review materials could not be confirmed; and the series of transactions carried out under the former management
Amount of Impact on Business PerformanceLong-term loans receivable of ¥2.06 billion and an allowance for doubtful accounts of ¥2.06 billion (as of 30 April 2026). Losses related to transactions carried out under the former management were recorded as an extraordinary loss (non-recurring loss) in the fiscal year ended October 2025; the loss amount was Not disclosed.
Accounting period in which recognizedThe fiscal year ended October 2025 (related losses). The long-term loans receivable and allowance for doubtful accounts are described based on their recorded amounts as of 30 April 2026.
Type of litigation or proceedingAction seeking avoidance of fraudulent acts, etc.
Plaintiff株式会社HODL1 (the Company)
DefendantThe Company’s former management and 株式会社JNグループ (formerly Nex Group), 株式会社カイカフィナンシャルホールディングス, and others
Date of filing / date of actionDated 20 October 2025 (date of the notice concerning the filing of the lawsuit)
Claim amount / surcharge amountApproximately ¥3.013 billion
Amount of receivables at risk of non-collection or delayed collection¥2.06 billion (the name of the borrower was Not disclosed)
Investigation structureThe final report of the investigation was received from the investigator on 28 January 2026. Going forward, the Company will work with its accounting auditor, Audit and Supervisory Committee and external experts.
Measures to prevent recurrenceThe Company will work with its accounting auditor, Audit and Supervisory Committee and external experts to ensure appropriate financial reporting and strengthen corporate governance.
OutlookThe Company will pursue the necessary legal measures and asset recovery in relation to transactions carried out under the former management. It will assess recoverability conservatively and continue working to ensure appropriate financial reporting and strengthen corporate governance. The Company will also take strict action, including legal measures, against conduct that damages its credibility or reputation.
Planned follow-up disclosureIf any important facts requiring additional disclosure come to light, the Company will promptly publish them by an appropriate method.
Items this document does not state (9)
Date recognized / date notice receivedTarget Locations / ProductsImpact on Earnings ForecastCourt or authoritySuspended operationsScheduled resumption dateDirectors' and officers' liabilityVoting rights ownership percentage before the changeVoting rights ownership percentage after the change

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The reasons the company gives

The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.

To explain the Company’s views and the relevant facts in response to unfounded posts by a specific account on the Yahoo! Finance message board suggesting that the Company had engaged in accounting fraud.

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