Presentation of the Company’s Achievements in External Media and Seminar Materials

「The high-performance Booster Ion Dryer, which combines fast drying, beautiful hair and convenience, was featured in the "Just Keep Testing Ranking (Hair Dryers Priced at ¥10,000 or Less)" segment broadcast on Mainichi Broadcasting's Saturday Plus in August 2025. It attracted considerable attention, and purchases increased after the broadcast.」

「9 November 2020 Selected for the third consecutive year as a constituent of the JPX Nikkei Mid and Small Cap Index, jointly calculated by Tokyo Stock Exchange, Inc. and Nikkei Inc.」

「21 August 2020 Featured as an analyst-recommended stock in the "Strongest Japanese Stocks: Summer 2020" feature in the October 2020 issue of the financial magazine Diamond Zai. 28 August 2020 Selected for the fourth time, and for the third consecutive year, among "Asia's 200 Best Under A Billion" companies featured in the August 2020 issue of Forbes Asia.」

「24 March 2020 Ranked fourth among NEXT1000 mid-sized listed companies with high five-year average operating profit per employee in the national edition of The Nikkei. 12 May 2020 Featured in the web media outlet Shin R25, which targets young business professionals with strong aspirations for growth, as "A Master at Overcoming Recessions."」

「On 26 December 2019, the Company ranked first in Hokkaido and eighth nationwide in Diamond, Inc.'s "2019 Interim Earnings Ranking of the Most Profitable Company in Each Prefecture," which compares operating margins for the cumulative second-quarter periods of listed companies with February and March year-ends. On 14 January 2020, it ranked third among NEXT1000 mid-sized listed companies with high three-year average return on invested capital (ROIC), in a survey of companies with high investment efficiency published in the national edition of The Nikkei.」

「On 7 August 2019, the Company was selected for the second consecutive year as a constituent of the JPX Nikkei Mid and Small Cap Index, jointly calculated by Tokyo Stock Exchange, Inc. and Nikkei Inc. (effective 30 August 2019).」

「At the Asia Mail Order Summit 2019, held on 25 and 26 September 2019, the Company received the Internet Shopping Award, and Kinoshita Katsuhisa (木下勝寿), our Representative Director and President, delivered a keynote speech on "Kitanotatsujin's Next-Generation Digital Marketing."」

「On 25 March 2019, the Company ranked third in The Nikkei's "Starting Salary Ranking 2019." On 23 April 2019, it ranked second among NEXT1000 mid-sized listed companies that increased average salaries over three years, in the national edition of The Nikkei. On 20 May 2019, it ranked fourth in Diamond, Inc.'s "Growth Stock Ranking," which covers companies with forecast operating profit growth rates of at least 10% for three consecutive periods.」

「In the national edition of The Nikkei dated 8 January 2019, the Company ranked third in the ranking of "Companies That Increased Their Market Value in 2018."」

「In addition, on 23 October 2018, the Company ranked fourth in a ranking of NEXT1000 companies recognized for their "invisible value," such as proprietary know-how.」

「During the second quarter under review, the Company continued to receive recognition. On 26 June 2018, it ranked ninth among NEXT1000 mid-sized listed companies expected to drive the Japanese economy, in The Nikkei ranking of companies whose operating margin on sales had improved from the previous year. Subsequently, on 7 August 2018, the Company was selected as a constituent of the JPX Nikkei Mid and Small Cap Index, jointly calculated by Tokyo Stock Exchange, Inc. and Nikkei Inc. (effective 31 August 2018).」

「As external recognition, the Company was ranked first in the food products industry in Diamond, Inc.'s "Strongest Owner-Operated Companies Ranking!" published on 12 April 2018. In addition, on 21 April 2018, Toyo Keizai ONLINE featured the Company in an article titled "Stock Price Rises Tenfold in One Year: Behind the Rapid Growth of Oligosaccharide Foods—Hokkaido-Based Online Retailer Kitanotatsujin Is on a Tear."」

「The Company was also featured in the national edition of The Nikkei on 9 September 2017, in the investment information section, as a mid-sized online retailer whose strength lies in its proprietary products.」

「The Company has continued to receive strong recognition from various media. It ranked 23rd in the "Top 100 Companies with Exceptionally Fast-Growing Ordinary Profit" published by Toyo Keizai ONLINE on 12 June 2017. It was also featured on Kabutan, the individual-investor stock information website operated by Minkabu, as one of 47 stocks "likely to have begun moving toward high growth through expanded product and service sales, acquisitions, partnerships and other measures" (as of 15 June 2017). In addition, Kinoshita Katsuhisa (木下勝寿), our Representative Director and President, was featured in "Sou," an interview series published on the Japan Exchange Group website focusing on the character and appeal of founders and executives of companies listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.」

「On 6 February 2017, Kinoshita Katsuhisa (木下勝寿), our Representative Director and President, received the Special Award for E-Commerce Promotion at the Japan Venture Awards 2017, an awards program honoring managers of ambitious venture companies engaged in innovative, high-growth-potential businesses and businesses that contribute to regional revitalization. The program was hosted by the Organization for Small & Medium Enterprises and Regional Innovation, JAPAN, with support from the Small and Medium Enterprise Agency of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and others.」

「In addition, our achievements to date have been recognized through coverage in the Sapporo Securities Exchange pamphlet "New Stock Listings: Becoming an Excellent Company" (as of 30 November 2016), as well as in the materials for the 2017 Management Strategy Seminar hosted by Tanabe Management Corporation.」