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Notice of the Decision to Launch the Digital Wallet-Linked Payment Card "WHY HOW Card" for Overseas Markets

The Company has decided to launch the digital wallet-linked prepaid card “WHY HOW Card” for overseas markets by August 2026, giving concrete form to the partnership announced in April 2026. The SAKURA EXCHANGE group will operate the service, MatchMove will provide the financial infrastructure, and the Company will provide the brand, planning, promotion, and support systems for identity verification and transaction monitoring.

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Scale
100000
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Announced details

WHY HOW Card
Applicable field (uses covered by this announcement)

Overseas payment markets, primarily in South Asia and Southeast Asia. Applications include online payments, in-store card payments, digital wallets, and international remittances.

Launch dateBy August 2026 (scheduled). Digital cards are scheduled to be issued immediately after the application, identity verification, and screening are completed. Physical cards are expected to take approximately 2 months to be delivered.
Contract Date30 April 2026 (strategic business partnership agreement with SAKURA EXCHANGE PTE. LTD.)
Relationship between the counterparty and the company
THE WHY HOW DO COMPANY,Inc.3823
Relationship with the Company

The Company entered into a strategic business partnership agreement with SAKURA EXCHANGE PTE. LTD. on 30 April 2026. The Company has no capital or personnel relationship with SAKURA EXCHANGE GUAM, INC. or MatchMove, and plans to use MatchMove’s financial infrastructure through SAKURA EXCHANGE.

CounterpartySAKURA EXCHANGE PTE. LTD.MATCHMOVE PAY PTE. LTD.SAKURA EXCHANGE GUAM, INC.Mastercard

SAKURA EXCHANGE PTE. LTD.: Based in Singapore. Its CEO is Ito Akio (伊藤彰男). The company develops businesses related to fintech services for overseas markets and supports system operations and the introduction of card programs. SAKURA EXCHANGE GUAM, INC.: Based in the Territory of Guam, United States. Established in 2018, it provides card, wallet, and other financial services and is registered as an MSB with FinCEN. MATCHMOVE PAY PTE. LTD.: Based at 137 Telok Ayer Street, Singapore. It provides embedded finance, digital wallets, card program management and processing, and related services, and holds a Major Payment Institution licence from MAS. Mastercard: The international card network for this program.

Offering price

A recurring subscription-based service priced at approximately US$5 to US$10 per month as a basic plan. Card issuance fees and other charges will also be sources of revenue.

Impact on Business Performance

The impact on results for the current consolidated fiscal year has not been determined because the trend in the number of users remains uncertain. The Company will promptly disclose any material impact once it becomes known.

The company does not address Contract Value.

Announced details
ItemDetails
Names of Products / Services CoveredWHY HOW Card
CounterpartySAKURA EXCHANGE PTE. LTD., MATCHMOVE PAY PTE. LTD., SAKURA EXCHANGE GUAM, INC., Mastercard
Counterparty overviewSAKURA EXCHANGE PTE. LTD.: Based in Singapore. Its CEO is Ito Akio (伊藤彰男). The company develops businesses related to fintech services for overseas markets and supports system operations and the introduction of card programs. SAKURA EXCHANGE GUAM, INC.: Based in the Territory of Guam, United States. Established in 2018, it provides card, wallet, and other financial services and is registered as an MSB with FinCEN. MATCHMOVE PAY PTE. LTD.: Based at 137 Telok Ayer Street, Singapore. It provides embedded finance, digital wallets, card program management and processing, and related services, and holds a Major Payment Institution licence from MAS. Mastercard: The international card network for this program.
Relationship with the CompanyThe Company entered into a strategic business partnership agreement with SAKURA EXCHANGE PTE. LTD. on 30 April 2026. The Company has no capital or personnel relationship with SAKURA EXCHANGE GUAM, INC. or MatchMove, and plans to use MatchMove’s financial infrastructure through SAKURA EXCHANGE.
Offering priceA recurring subscription-based service priced at approximately US$5 to US$10 per month as a basic plan. Card issuance fees and other charges will also be sources of revenue.
Contract Date30 April 2026 (strategic business partnership agreement with SAKURA EXCHANGE PTE. LTD.)
Launch dateBy August 2026 (scheduled). Digital cards are scheduled to be issued immediately after the application, identity verification, and screening are completed. Physical cards are expected to take approximately 2 months to be delivered.
Applicable areaOverseas payment markets, primarily in South Asia and Southeast Asia. Applications include online payments, in-store card payments, digital wallets, and international remittances.
Impact on Business PerformanceThe impact on results for the current consolidated fiscal year has not been determined because the trend in the number of users remains uncertain. The Company will promptly disclose any material impact once it becomes known.
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Contract ValueAward/certification nameAwarding / certifying bodyRegistration number and expiry dateLocationLocation scaleQuantitative EffectsUsage historySource

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The reasons the company gives

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

The aim is to capture new revenue opportunities in overseas payment markets, diversify the revenue base, and achieve medium- to long-term growth. The Company expects to generate recurring subscription-based revenue that increases with the user base while keeping initial investment limited.

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