Supporting Nagakute City's Weekend and Holiday School Club Activities Through Professional Management, Contributing to Teacher Workstyle Reform and Enriching Sports and Cultural Opportunities for Children
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LEIFRAS (Nasdaq: LFS) announced it has been awarded a service contract by Nagakute City, Aichi Prefecture to manage weekend and holiday school club activities at three junior high schools from September 1, 2026 to August 31, 2029. The project supports Japan’s national “Reform Implementation Period” for school club activities by shifting operations to community and private-sector management.
Leifras will assign a full-time on-site General Manager to each school, implement a dedicated emergency reporting and response system, and apply its safety-focused framework, under which it reports zero serious accidents since launching school club support in 2013. The company highlights its scale with 381 contracted schools, 2,120 supported clubs, and nationwide coaching operations involving 1,055 full-time and 3,544 part-time staff as of December 31, 2025.
Positive
- Multi-year municipal contract for Nagakute City school clubs from September 2026 to August 2029
- Scope: three junior high schools covering weekend and holiday club activities
- Safety track record of zero serious or major accidents in school club support since 2013
- Industry-leading footprint with 381 contracted schools and 2,120 supported clubs as of December 31, 2025
- Large coaching workforce of 1,055 full-time and 3,544 part-time employees nationwide
- Extensive public-sector network with partnerships across 33 prefectures and 13 Tokyo special wards
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- None.
Market reaction after school club contract award: LFS +4.91% in the Aug 20 session
In the Aug 20 session, LFS gained 4.91%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +5.8% during that session. Our momentum scanner triggered 5 alerts that day, indicating moderate trading interest and price volatility.
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Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19 | Employee family event | Neutral | +0.0% | Family Day 2026 emphasized employee well-being and family engagement. |
| Aug 13 | Ambassador appointment | Positive | -5.2% | Former national player appointed ambassador for a youth soccer tournament. |
| Aug 12 | Industry symposium | Positive | +1.3% | Symposium addressed regional school sports reform and attracted approximately 600 registrants. |
| Aug 10 | School contract renewal | Positive | +3.0% | Tobishima Village renewed weekend school club activities contract for a third year. |
| Aug 06 | Reform seminar participation | Positive | +5.6% | Leifras spoke at a Japan Sport Association school reform seminar. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Recent positive announcements generally aligned with price reactions, but one positive sports announcement diverged sharply.
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Establishing a Safe and Reliable Operating Structure Through an On-Site "General Manager" and a Dual Safety Net, While Providing Know-How Built on a Record of Zero Serious Accidents
Background to the Contract and Addressing Challenges in Nagakute City
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Initiatives in Nagakute City and Value Provided
Under this project, Leifras will comprehensively undertake the management and operation of weekend and holiday school club activities in Nagakute City, creating a sustainable environment that combines safety with high-quality programming.
A Robust Management Structure Through the Assignment of a General Manager
Leifras will assign an experienced full-time employee with hands-on experience in school club support and sports-school instruction to serve as the project's "General Manager" to each of the three junior high schools.
The General Manager will function as a "hub" connecting schools, parents and guardians, instructors, and the Nagakute City Board of Education, enabling smooth and responsive project operations. Leifras will provide high-quality management tailored to actual conditions at each activity site across safety, instruction, and administration.
Empowering Local Personnel and Developing "Non-Cognitive Skills" Through Leifras' Proprietary Method
At the actual club activity sites, local personnel will work closely with children as instructors. Leifras' full-time General Manager will support these instructors and share the Company's proprietary coaching philosophy of "acknowledge, praise, encourage, and motivate."
Through this approach, Leifras will support not only the improvement of athletic and activity-related skills, but also the development of children's "non-cognitive skills," including social skills and self-esteem, by helping them genuinely enjoy sports and cultural activities.
Established Risk Management, a Record of "Zero Serious Accidents," and a Comprehensive Emergency Response System
Based on the Company's record, no serious accidents have been reported to date. Leifras believes this record reflects its systematic approach to safety management, including identifying near misses and minor incidents, addressing potential risks, and continuously improving operating procedures.
For the project in Nagakute City, Leifras has also established an "Emergency Reporting and Response System" designed to facilitate prompt responses to minor injuries and issues that may occur during activities. Rapid initial response supports activity safety, and the Company will provide its full range of know-how, from preventive measures designed to avoid accidents to response measures in the event an incident occurs.
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 will continue to deepen its collaboration with local governments nationwide under its corporate philosophy, "To Change and Design Sports." The Company aims to contribute to addressing social issues such as teacher workstyle reform and improving the specialization of school club activities, while helping establish sustainable, community-based models for school club activities.
Leveraging its nationwide operating capabilities and accumulated expertise, Leifras aims to help create an environment in which children in Nagakute City can continue to enjoy safe and fulfilling sports and cultural activities well into the future.
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.
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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