We are pleased to announce that the funds, to which we provide investment-related services (*1) concluded the contract to transfer all the stocks of JC International Trade Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, President: Yuji Hoshino, the “JCI”) and C.R.E.A.M Co., Ltd (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, President: Yuji Hoshino, the “CR”) to NJK Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, President: Jun Kawate) and Staytuned LLC. (Headquarters: Yokohama-city, Kanagawa. Representative member: Haruhiko Murakami) respectively.

We believe JCI and CR will achieve further growth supported by the new sponsors.

(*1) We provide investment-related services to J-STAR No.3 SS, LP, etc. directly or via subsidiaries, such as due diligence and recommendation of investment opportunities, and target company management support.

Stock transfer of JC International Trade Co., Ltd. and C.R.E.A.M Co., Ltd.