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Notice Regarding the Execution of a Capital and Business Alliance Agreement with ROBOT PAYMENT, INC. and Subscription for Treasury Shares to Be Disposed of Through a Third-Party Allotment

RAKUS entered into a capital and business alliance agreement with ROBOT PAYMENT to collaborate on the OEM development and sales support of cloud services, customer referrals and other initiatives. RAKUS also plans to acquire 120,000 ordinary shares to be disposed of by ROBOT PAYMENT through a third-party allotment for approximately ¥278 million.

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278
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Agreements reached under this partnership

Capital and Business Alliance
3923RAKUS Co.,Ltd.
Alliance partnerROBOT PAYMENT INC.
Details of the alliance
  1. 1

    OEM development of Billing Management Robot (the OEM-developed product is referred to below as Rakuraku Receivables Management)

  2. 2

    Mutual support for sales activities and sales

  3. 3

    Mutual customer referrals

  4. 4

    Promotional activities for Rakuraku Receivables Management and the Company’s products through webinars, seminars and other means

  5. 5

    Technical integration aimed at improving the convenience of Rakuraku Receivables Management

  6. 6

    Consideration and implementation of partner and agency initiatives aimed at promoting the use of Rakuraku Receivables Management and the Company’s products

  7. 7

    Other matters agreed upon by RP and the company

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Capital and personnel relationships

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3.10%Our ownership stake in the partner’s shares
Number of shares acquired120,000 ordinary shares of RP (3.10% of the total number of shares issued, excluding treasury shares, as of 30 June 2026)
Acquisition price¥278 million (approx.)
Shareholding PolicyThe transfer of the acquired RP ordinary shares is subject to provisions requiring prior notice to RP and consultation in the case of certain transferees.
About the partner
Business Description1. Payment business: Provision of Subscription Pay, Subscription Pay Professional, 1click Afterpay and 1click Hayamaru. / 2. Financial cloud business: Provision of Billing Management Robot, Billing Management Robot for Enterprise, Billing Management Robot for All and Factoring Robot for SaaS. / 3. Other: Provision of Debt Collection Robot.
LocationShibuya, Tokyo
Share capital¥265.606 million (as of 30 June 2026)
Net Sales¥3,256.436 million (fiscal year ended December 2025)
Operating profit¥774.392 million (fiscal year ended December 2025)
Impact on Business Performance

The impact on consolidated results for the fiscal year ending March 2027 is expected to be immaterial. RAKUS will promptly disclose any matters requiring disclosure if they arise.

Date of board resolution12 August 2026Contract Date12 August 2026Alliance start date28 August 2026 (scheduled)Share Acquisition Date and Payment Date28 August 2026 (scheduled)
Agreements reached under this partnership
ItemDetails
Name of alliance partnerROBOT PAYMENT INC.
Alliance partner's business activities1. Payment business: Provision of Subscription Pay, Subscription Pay Professional, 1click Afterpay and 1click Hayamaru., 2. Financial cloud business: Provision of Billing Management Robot, Billing Management Robot for Enterprise, Billing Management Robot for All and Factoring Robot for SaaS., 3. Other: Provision of Debt Collection Robot.
Alliance partner's locationShibuya, Tokyo
Alliance partner's capital¥265.606 million (as of 30 June 2026)
Alliance partner's net sales¥3,256.436 million (fiscal year ended December 2025)
Alliance partner's operating income¥774.392 million (fiscal year ended December 2025)
Type of allianceCapital and Business Alliance
Details of the allianceOEM development of Billing Management Robot (the OEM-developed product is referred to below as Rakuraku Receivables Management), Mutual support for sales activities and sales, Mutual customer referrals, Promotional activities for Rakuraku Receivables Management and the Company’s products through webinars, seminars and other means, Technical integration aimed at improving the convenience of Rakuraku Receivables Management, Consideration and implementation of partner and agency initiatives aimed at promoting the use of Rakuraku Receivables Management and the Company’s products, Other matters agreed upon by RP and the company
Number of shares acquired120,000 ordinary shares of RP (3.10% of the total number of shares issued, excluding treasury shares, as of 30 June 2026)
Acquisition price¥278 million (approx.)
Shareholding ratioNot disclosed → 3.10%
Shareholding PolicyThe transfer of the acquired RP ordinary shares is subject to provisions requiring prior notice to RP and consultation in the case of certain transferees.
Date of board resolution12 August 2026
Contract Date12 August 2026
Alliance start date28 August 2026 (scheduled)
Share Acquisition Date and Payment Date28 August 2026 (scheduled)
Impact on Business PerformanceThe impact on consolidated results for the fiscal year ending March 2027 is expected to be immaterial. RAKUS will promptly disclose any matters requiring disclosure if they arise.
Items this document does not state (6)
Overview of the joint ventureOwnership ratioDispatch of directors and officersContract PeriodNumerical targets under the allianceChange in major shareholders

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The reasons the company gives

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The objective is to maximize sales opportunities for both companies' services, improve customer satisfaction and enhance corporate value over the medium to long term through the OEM development and sale of Billing Management Robot and the mutual provision of expertise. The companies also aim to promote the adoption of their services among each other's customers, provide high-value-added solutions, and contribute to improved productivity and stronger competitiveness at customer companies.

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