LEIFRAS Co., Ltd. Awarded Contract to Manage Weekend Club Activities in Shingu Town

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LEIFRAS (Nasdaq: LFS) was awarded the "FY2026 Shingu Town Public Junior High School Weekend Club Activity Management and Operation Contract" by Shingu Town, Fukuoka Prefecture. The contract runs from March 13, 2026 to March 31, 2027 and covers weekend club instruction, supervision, and stakeholder coordination at Shingu Town Junior High School.

Leifras will provide certified instructors, safety oversight, parent-school-community coordination, and aims to reduce teacher workloads while supporting Japan's national shift to community-based club activities. Fiscal 2025 social business sales were JPY 3,168.3 million (+32.8% YoY) with 360 schools contracted (+9.8% YoY).

Positive

• Contract awarded to operate weekend clubs at Shingu Town Junior High School (Mar 13, 2026–Mar 31, 2027)
• Fiscal 2025 social business sales of JPY 3,168.3 million (+32.8% YoY)
• 360 schools contracted for club activities (+9.8% YoY), showing nationwide expansion
• Aligns with MEXT Reform Implementation Period (2026–2031) shifting weekend clubs to community models

Negative

• Contract term is short‑dated (ends Mar 31, 2027), limiting guaranteed revenue duration
• Scope covers weekend activities at a single junior high school, constraining near‑term scale and revenue impact

News Market Reaction – LFS

+5.45% 2.5x vol

17 alerts

+5.45% Session close to close

+31.3% Peak in 11 min

$74.56M Market Cap

2.5x Rel. Volume

In the May 5 session, LFS gained 5.45%, reflecting a notable positive market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +31.3% during that session. Our momentum scanner triggered 17 alerts that day, indicating notable trading interest and price volatility. Trading volume was elevated at 2.5x the daily average, suggesting notable buying interest.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Market Context

The stock moved +5.5% in the session following this news. A strong positive reaction aligns with the...

Analysis

The stock moved +5.5% in the session following this news. A strong positive reaction aligns with the structurally growing demand described in the article, including community-based club transitions and prior 32.8% social business sales growth. Historically, however, four of the last five positive announcements led to negative next-day moves, so a sharp gain would have contrasted with that pattern. Investors would have needed to weigh contract-driven growth against this tendency for post-news weakness.

Key Figures

Social business sales: JPY3,168.3 million Social sales growth: 32.8% year-on-year Schools contracted: 360 schools +2 more

5 metrics

Social business sales JPY3,168.3 million Fiscal year ended December 31, 2025

Social sales growth 32.8% year-on-year Fiscal year ended December 31, 2025

Schools contracted 360 schools Club activity contracts, FY 2025

School count growth 9.8% year-on-year Number of schools contracted for club activities, FY 2025

Reform period length 6 years (2026–2031) MEXT Reform Implementation Period for club activity transition

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Apr 28 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	24h Move	Catalyst
Apr 28	Regional partnership	Positive	-1.5%	Agreement with Kamikawa Town for sports-driven regional revitalization project.
Apr 23	New school launch	Positive	-2.2%	Launch of low-fee multi-sport school "L-Spo" to expand youth participation.
Apr 8	Earnings results	Positive	-9.3%	Record FY2025 revenue and operating income with 2026 growth guidance.
Apr 6	Product partnership	Positive	+3.7%	Plan to launch dribbling school with Masakazu Okabe and TRAVISTA.
Apr 1	Education partnership	Positive	-0.8%	Comprehensive partnership with Sanko Gakuen to develop sports business talent.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

Recent positive operational and earnings announcements have frequently been followed by negative next-day price reactions, with only one clear alignment.

Recent Company History

Over the past month, LEIFRAS has reported several growth-focused updates, including multiple partnerships (e.g., Kamikawa Town and Sanko Gakuen), new school launches, and record FY2025 earnings on Apr 8. Despite largely positive narratives, four of the last five news events saw negative next-day moves, including a -9.32% reaction to strong earnings. Today’s Shingu Town contract continues the expansion of outsourced youth sports and education services against this backdrop of cautious price responses.

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Aims to Reduce Teacher Workloads and Cultivate a High-Quality Youth Sports Environment

TOKYO, May 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- LEIFRAS Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: LFS) (the "Company" or "Leifras"), a sports and social business company dedicated to youth sports and community engagement, today announced that it had been awarded the "FY2026 Shingu Town Public Junior High School Weekend Club Activity Management and Operation Contract" by Shingu Town, Kasuya District, Fukuoka Prefecture (the "Contract"). The Contract represents a continued expansion of the Company's role as a trusted operating partner in Japan's ongoing transition toward community-based management of school club activities.

Contract Overview

• Client: Shingu Town, Kasuya District, Fukuoka Prefecture
• Contract Period: March 13, 2026, to March 31, 2027
• Target School and Club Activities: Weekend club activities at Shingu Town Junior High School

Background: Reducing Teacher Workloads While Enhancing the Quality and Safety of Student Activities

School club activities have long played a central role in fostering teamwork and independence among students in Japan. However, Japan's educational landscape today calls for structural reform to reduce teacher workloads while enhancing the quality and safety of student activities. In response, the Japanese government is promoting a nationwide transition of club activities to community-based management. Shingu Town also faced an urgent need to build a sustainable operational framework that leverages the expertise of the private sector, with an eye toward the phased transition of weekend club activities to community-based management. Against this backdrop, Leifras, with a proven track record of supporting club activities nationwide, was selected to undertake this project.

Initiatives and Value Offered in Shingu Town

Under the Contract, Leifras will handle the following management and operational duties for the weekend club activities at Shingu Town Junior High School:

• Safe, high-quality instruction and supervision by certified instructors: Instructors trained under Leifras' rigorous training program lead club activities on weekends to help children improve their skills and develop non-cognitive abilities. The Company also prioritizes safety when supervising children during events such as matches.
• Smooth coordination among parents, schools, and the community: By serving as the point of contact between schools (teachers) and parents and handling operational tasks such as communication, coordination, and attendance management, the Company aims to establish a new model for extracurricular activities, in which the entire community supports the children.

Future Outlook: Toward a Sustainable Infrastructure for Club Activities

Through this commissioned project, the Company expects to contribute to reforming working conditions for teachers in Shingu Town while preserving an environment where children can fully enjoy sports and cultural activities. Moving forward, as a leading private-sector company dedicated to youth sports and community engagement in Japan, Leifras intends to continue to build new infrastructure for extracurricular activities in order to help make Japan's educational landscape more sustainable.

Market Environment and Trends

Japan's Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) has designated the six-year period from 2026 to 2031 as the "Reform Implementation Period" under its "Comprehensive Guidelines for the Reform of Club Activities and the Promotion of Community Club Activities". The guidelines clearly state the following specific initiatives for this period:

            Weekend Club Activities: In principle, MEXT aims to shift all weekend club activities to community-based models.

            Weekday Club Activities: MEXT plans to execute further reforms while addressing various issues.

This signifies that following the previous trial Promotion Period (FY2023–2025), the implementation of the guidelines have now entered a phase of full-scale transition to community-based club activities across all local governments.

The Contract with Shingu Town is a continuation of the contract from the previous fiscal year (FY2025) and serves as a pioneering example within this "Reform Implementation Period" that fully aligns with the national roadmap.

As this nationwide transition to community-based clubs accelerates, Leifras aims to further strengthen its position in the expanding market for outsourced public education-related services.

Achievements in the Club Activity Support

Leifras has been supporting school clubs since before the nationwide call for community-based transition of club activities and has been cooperating with a number of local governments across Japan. The Company's financial results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, reflected a high demand for school club support, with social business sales increasing 32.8% year-on-year and the number of schools contracted for club activities increasing 9.8% year-on-year, demonstrating continued growth.

• Social business sales: JPY3,168.3 million (+32.8% year-on-year)
• Number of schools contracted for club activities: 360 schools (+9.8% year-on-year)

Selected Ongoing Projects Since Fiscal Year 2024

Leifras is expanding its portfolio of club activity support projects, including multi-year contracts, primarily in urban areas and large municipalities.

• Aichi Prefecture, Nagoya City (Chikusa Ward, Showa Ward, and 14 other wards): New athletic and cultural activity projects at Nagoya City elementary schools
• Aichi Prefecture, Nagoya City: Nagoya Club Activity Talent Bank Contract Project
• Tokyo, Minato Ward: Club activity coaching services

Selected New Projects Since Fiscal Year 2025

• Osaka Prefecture, Suita City: Suita City Junior High School Club Activity Management and Operation Services
• Tokyo, Shibuya Ward: Operation and management personnel and specialized instructor placement for 10 athletic clubs at two public junior high schools
• Hokkaido, Monbetsu City: Monbetsu City Community Club Management Services

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 subsequent 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 registration statement 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 registration statement 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: IR@leifras.co.jp

Ascent Investor Relations LLC
Tina Xiao
Phone: +1-646-932-7242
Email: investors@ascent-ir.com

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SOURCE LEIFRAS Co., Ltd.

FAQ

What is the duration of LEIFRAS's Shingu Town contract (LFS)?

The contract runs from March 13, 2026 to March 31, 2027. According to the company, the agreement covers weekend club activity management at Shingu Town Junior High School for that period.

What services will LEIFRAS (LFS) provide under the Shingu Town contract?

Leifras will supply certified instructors, safety supervision, attendance and communication management, and coordination among parents, schools, and community. According to the company, these services aim to reduce teacher workloads and sustain club activities.

How does the Shingu Town contract fit LEIFRAS's growth strategy (LFS)?

The contract continues Leifras's expansion in outsourced school club services and aligns with national policy shifting clubs to community models. According to the company, it reinforces their role as a private‑sector partner in building extracurricular infrastructure.

What fiscal evidence shows demand for LEIFRAS's club services (LFS)?

Fiscal 2025 social business sales were JPY 3,168.3 million, up 32.8% YoY, and the company reported 360 schools contracted, a 9.8% increase. According to the company, these figures reflect rising demand for club support.

Does the Shingu Town contract guarantee long‑term revenue for LEIFRAS (LFS)?

The contract is fixed through March 31, 2027, so it provides short‑term revenue but is not a multi‑year guarantee. According to the company, it represents a continuation of prior-year work and a model for future expansion.

How does LEIFRAS address teacher workload under the Shingu Town contract (LFS)?

Leifras supplies trained instructors and handles coordination and attendance management to reduce teachers' weekend duties. According to the company, these operational duties are designed to lessen teacher workloads while maintaining safe, high‑quality student activities.