LEIFRAS Co., Ltd. Commences School Club Activity Support Operations in Ota Ward, Tokyo
Leifras (Nasdaq:LFS) began managing school club activities in Ota Ward, Tokyo in April 2026 under a new outsourcing contract.
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Leifras (Nasdaq:LFS) began managing school club activities in Ota Ward, Tokyo in April 2026 under a new outsourcing contract. The deal covers 33 club activities across 9 public junior high schools and is Leifras' first contract with this major Tokyo special ward.
Leifras links this expansion to Japan's 2026 school club activity reform, estimating a potential JPY500 billion nationwide market, with plans to deepen partnerships with local governments while supporting youth development and teacher work-style reforms.
Positive
- New Ota Ward contract covering 33 clubs at 9 junior high schools
- First outsourcing agreement with a major Tokyo special ward
- Estimated JPY500 billion nationwide school club activities market
- Leading track record: 381 contracted schools and 2,120 supported clubs
- Nationwide platform with 1,055 full-time and 3,544 part-time staff
- Zero major accidents or severe injuries reported since 2013 in this business
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News Market Reaction – LFS
In the Jun 26 session, LFS gained 0.88%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction.
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Key Figures
- Potential market size
- JPY500 billion
- Estimated nationwide school club activity support market
- New supported clubs
- 33 club activities
- Covered under new Ota Ward outsourcing contract
- Schools in new contract
- 9 junior high schools
- Public schools in Ota Ward, Tokyo
- Nationwide junior high schools
- 9,800 schools
- Japan-wide junior high school count cited in article
- Nationwide club activities
- 128,000 clubs
- Total club activities across Japan
- Planned FY2026 transition
- 30.4% (38,954 clubs)
- Club activities to shift to regional/private sectors in FY2026
- Contracted schools
- 381 schools
- Industry-leading track record as of Dec 31, 2025
- Supported clubs
- 2,120 clubs
- School club activities under support as of Dec 31, 2025
Historical Context
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Reported positive links between sports engagement, non-cognitive skills, and academics.
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Announced Swift Japan acquisition to expand into the childcare sector.
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Reported record Q1 revenue and net income with unchanged growth guidance.
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Issued SDGs private placement bonds to strengthen finances and fund youth support.
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Reached multi-sport school presence in all 47 prefectures with broad member base.
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Secures New Contract Covering 33 Club Activities Across 9 Junior High Schools, Expanding into a Tokyo Special Ward
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Reducing excessive teacher workloads and improving the quality of specialized instruction have become urgent social challenges in schools throughout
*e-Stat Government Statistic Portal Site/Number of Schools in 2025.
**Market size is estimated by the Company based on past contract performances.
Why Leifras is Chosen: Five Advantages
- Industry-leading Contract Track Record: Holds the leading industry position with 381 contracted schools and 2,120 supported clubs, ranking first in
Japan by the number of children's sports schools and the number of supported school club activities as of December 31, 2025 according to Tokyo Shoko Research. - Robust National Government Network: As a member of the Nippon Sport Policy Commission and an official partner of the Japan Sports Association, Leifras collaborates closely with key organizations representing
Japan's sports industry and private education sector to co-promote national policies. - Extensive Local Government Network: The Company has partnered directly with 33 prefectures and 13 Tokyo special wards, accumulating substantial operational know-how tailored to region-specific educational needs.
Japan's Only Large-Scale Coaching Platform: Operating across 47 prefectures, Leifras currently employs 1,055 full-time staff and 3,544 part-time employees. The Company has also established stable, exclusive recruitment pipelines through comprehensive alliances with educational institutions.- Safety-First Operational System: Full-time employees manage and oversee club activity instructors, ensuring thorough adherence to proprietary training programs and regular field audits. Since launching the school club support business in 2013, the Company has maintained a record of zero major accidents or severe injuries.
Future Outlook
Leifras plans to continue to deepen its partnerships with local governments across
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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