coconala Inc. and Mizuho Bank, Ltd. have established a joint venture company as of January 31, 2024, as disclosed in the " Notice of Conclusion of Basic Agreement on Establishment of Joint Venture Company " dated September 12, 2023. The joint venture company to be established is currently under discussion, and the following details are planned at this time. The company will announce the details of the joint venture as soon as they are officially decided.

Name: Mizuho coconala Inc.; Location: 20-1 Shibuya Infoss Tower 6F, Sakuragaoka-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo. Title and name of representative: Ayumu Suzuki, Chief Executive Officer; Business: Operation and development of skills and talents matching platform for corporate clients etc. Date of establishment:January 31, 2024.