LEIFRAS Co., Ltd. Commences School Club Activity Support Operations in Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture
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LEIFRAS (Nasdaq: LFS) has begun managing and operating school club activities in Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture, under a new outsourcing agreement starting April 2026. The contract covers centralized management of two club activities across two public junior high schools and represents Leifras' first agreement with Fujisawa City, supporting its strategy to expand during Japan's ongoing school club activity “Reform Execution Period.”
The company estimates the nationwide school club support market at about JPY500 billion, based on roughly 9,800 junior high schools and 128,000 clubs, with 30.4% of weekend clubs planned for transition to regional and private operators in fiscal 2026. Leifras highlights its leading track record of 381 contracted schools and 2,120 supported clubs as of December 31, 2025, extensive government networks, operations across all 47 prefectures with 1,055 full-time and 3,544 part-time staff, and a safety record of zero major accidents since 2013.
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Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 06 | education partnership | Positive | -2.2% | Cooperation agreement with private tutoring provider Ando Juku in Mie Prefecture. |
| Jul 02 | acquisition closing | Positive | -9.5% | Completion and closing ceremony for Swift Japan childcare acquisition in Aichi. |
| Jun 26 | school contract win | Positive | +0.9% | New outsourcing contract to manage 33 club activities across 9 Tokyo schools. |
| Jun 25 | edtech study results | Positive | -4.6% | Milabo platform study linking sports engagement, non-cognitive skills, and academics. |
| Jun 23 | acquisition agreement | Positive | +6.7% | Agreement to acquire 100% of Swift Japan, expanding into childcare sector. |
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Secures New Contract Covering Two Club Activities Across Two Junior High Schools, Driving Growth in the "Reform Execution Period"
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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 annual report on Form 20-F 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 annual report 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.
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