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LEIFRAS Co., Ltd. reports developments tied to its Japan-based sports and social business, including children’s sports schools, sports events, and community engagement programs. Recurring updates cover youth sports education, school club activity management, local-government contracts, partnerships with sports and educational organizations, and social business projects that dispatch coaches for community needs.
The company’s news also includes financial results, operating updates for its sports school and social business activities, and initiatives connected to Japan’s transition toward community-based school club activities. Its American depositary receipts trade under the symbol LFS.
LEIFRAS (Nasdaq: LFS) released two business introduction videos on March 23, 2026, visualizing its school club support and after-school daycare (LEIF) services. The films show beneficiary payment pilots, dedicated club managers, and a sports-therapy approach using soccer to build social skills and independence.
The company plans to use the videos for government and parent outreach to increase transparency and support implementation of Japan's 2026 club activity reforms.
LEIFRAS (Nasdaq: LFS) obtained membership with the Nippon Sport Policy Commission on March 18, 2026 to support Japan's Basic Act on Sport and national sports policy.
Leifras will participate as a supporting corporate partner to strengthen networks with government and promote community-based transitions of school club activities.
LEIFRAS (Nasdaq: LFS) launched SIX SHOOT on March 16, 2026, a soccer competition centered on six shooting situations to promote a goal‑scoring mindset.
The format tests penalty kicks, direct shots, one‑touch, mid‑range and other scenarios, with age‑group tournaments planned from U‑9 upward and official social accounts active for updates.
LEIFRAS (Nasdaq: LFS) announced that its Board resolved on Feb 13, 2026 to commence preparations to pursue a potential dual listing on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The company cited goals of boosting brand recognition, accessing yen capital, expanding its investor base, and supporting domestic growth initiatives.
This is a preliminary decision: no listing application has been filed, and there is no assurance a TSE listing will occur or follow any specific timeline.
LEIFRAS (Nasdaq: LFS) signed a contract with Shime Town to expand a community-based junior high club initiative, running Feb 2, 2026–Mar 31, 2027, with instruction services from April 2026. The Initiative scales a 2025 pilot and enables compensated teacher "side jobs" while providing professional sports instruction.
Leifras reported social business sales of JPY 2,358.6 million (+36.4% YoY) and 360 schools contracted (+53.2% YoY) for the nine months ended Sept 30, 2025, supporting nationwide rollout aligned with MEXT's 2026–2031 reform period.
LEIFRAS (Nasdaq: LFS) entered a school partner agreement with Blaublitz Akita to acquire and operate the Blaublitz Akita Soccer School Odate Branch, launching the Blaublitz Akita × Liberta Soccer School in Odate City on April 1, 2026. This marks Leifras' first entry into Akita Prefecture and expands its sports school network to 46 of Japan's 47 prefectures. The arrangement grants brand and uniform rights, ongoing match invitations and player technical guidance from Blaublitz Akita, and full operational management and educational methodology from Leifras, aiming to strengthen youth sports access in northern Akita.
LEIFRAS (Nasdaq: LFS) agreed on February 27, 2026 to acquire four child development support and after-school daycare facilities in Miyagi Prefecture from Well Resources, with the transaction expected to close on May 1, 2026. The assets report occupancy near 100% and include 23 licensed therapists (PT/OT/ST).
The deal is LEIFRAS' first M&A since its Nasdaq listing, targets accelerated profit growth in the social business segment (which grew 36.4% YoY in Q3 FY2025), and is positioned to support focused expansion and operational synergies in northeastern Japan.
LEIFRAS (Nasdaq: LFS) was awarded a three-year contract (Apr 2026–Mar 2029) by Muroran City, Hokkaido to operate community-based junior high school club activities under a new "Free Club" model.
Leifras will rotate monthly sports and cultural activities, accept students with no prior experience, and work with the Board of Education to support community transition aligned with MEXT's 2026–2031 reform period.
Recent results show social business sales of JPY 2,358.6 million (+36.4% YoY) and 360 schools contracted (+53.2% YoY), reflecting rising demand for outsourced club services.
LEIFRAS (Nasdaq: LFS) was awarded a contract by Monbetsu City, Hokkaido, to operate community-based club activities for municipal junior high schools from April 2026 through March 2029. The plan implements the "Monbetsu Model" to consolidate students from three junior high schools and expand extracurricular options amid declining school participation.
The company cites 9-month metrics to Sept 30, 2025: social business sales JPY 2,358.6M (+36.4% YoY) and 360 schools contracted (+53.2% YoY), reflecting rising demand for club-support services.
Leifras (Nasdaq: LFS) entered a memorandum of understanding on Dec 26, 2025 with Tachibana Gakuen and Matsumoto to launch a collaborative Project addressing school refusal in Japan.
Leifras will contribute sports education expertise; Tachibana Gakuen will provide school management and student support; Matsumoto will supply land and facilities in Kitakyushu and oversee the Project. The partners aim to create a sustainable business model combining social impact and revenue, beginning in Fukuoka Prefecture with planned nationwide expansion and potential future adaptation for Western markets.