We are pleased to announce that KEYes Co., Ltd. has been selected as one of the 12 startups for the fiscal year 2025 in the competitive short-term intensive acceleration program "High Growth Program," led by the public-private collaborative startup support facility "Fukuoka Growth Next" (located in Daimyo, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka City, hereinafter referred to as FGN). 【What is the High Growth Program?】 This is a selective program designed to provide necessary support for companies expected to grow into representative startups of Fukuoka, allowing them to focus on their business. Through regular communication, we identify the support needed and customize it for concentrated assistance. For startups selected for the High Growth Program, we offer tailored growth support measures such as market expansion, human resource support, and back-office assistance, enabling them to concentrate on their business efforts. For startups in the fundraising phase, we prioritize introductions to venture capitalists and financial institution representatives, as well as assist in refining business plans and pitch decks.

We sincerely appreciate your continued support. We are pleased to announce that our company will be exhibiting at the 4th Regional Disaster Prevention EXPO, which will be held at Tokyo Big Sight from July 2 (Wednesday) to July 4 (Friday), 2025, as part of the Local Government and Public Week. At this exhibition, we will showcase our "Smart Padlock / Key Box / Wire Lock," which can be unlocked using a smartphone, as well as the "Key Box with Numeric Keypad" (compatible with one-time passwords) that we plan to release this autumn. By registering for your visit through the related link below, you can attend for free, so we hope to see you there. ■ Exhibition Overview Dates: July 2 (Wednesday) to July 4 (Friday), 2025 Venue: Tokyo Big Sight, South Exhibition Hall Booth Number: [12-23] Exhibition Name: 4th Regional Disaster Prevention EXPO (part of Local Government and Public Week) Exhibition Website: https://www.publicweek.jp/ja-jp.html#/

**Proposal Summary** 1. Regulatory relaxation for enhanced security Current situation: In various fields, digital transformation (DX) is being promoted, yet the keys to chemical storage locations are still managed through paper logs. Issue: Despite the potential for safe key management and improved efficiency through the use of IoT-enabled "smart locks," digital logs are not permitted. Proposal: Allow digital management of keys to enable safer and more efficient operations. 2. Proposing regulatory relaxation to facilitate the use of digital technology on-site! Current situation: In facilities handling flammable hazardous materials, the entry of IoT devices such as smartphones and tablets is uniformly prohibited, regardless of the level of danger. Issue: This restriction hinders the digital transformation of verification and inspection tasks on-site, even in low-risk areas, thus obstructing operational efficiency. Proposal: Allow the use of IoT devices in low-risk areas only if certain requirements (such as dust and water resistance certification) are met.

We are pleased to announce that our company will hold an online seminar on the theme, "How did the Toyota Group and Kajima Corporation solve the challenges of key management at factories and construction sites? - An explanation of the 'Smart Padlock' that achieves both safety and cost-effectiveness." The Smart Padlock is a keyless padlock that can be unlocked using a dedicated smartphone app. In this seminar, we will introduce various case studies of the Smart Padlock's application across different industries, so we encourage you to participate. 【Seminar Overview】 Date: December 17, 14:00-15:00 Method: Online Participation Fee: Free (Please access the URL in the related link below to register) 【Agenda】 13:45 - 14:00 Registration 14:00 - 14:05 Opening 14:05 - 14:45 How did the Toyota Group and Kajima Corporation solve the challenges of key management at factories and construction sites? - An explanation of the 'Smart Padlock' that achieves both safety and cost-effectiveness. 14:45 - 15:00 Q&A

On November 15 (Friday), an interview article with our representative, Noyori, was published in the Yomiuri Shimbun's print and digital editions, as well as on Yahoo News. Please take a moment to read it through the related link. Additionally, we have prepared a trial plan for companies that would like to try our services. For more details, please feel free to contact us! 【Smart Padlock that can be unlocked with a Smartphone】 This is a keyless padlock system that allows unlocking operations via a dedicated app installed on your smartphone. It digitizes the unlocking history, including "when," "which padlock," "who," and "where" it was opened, and you can check this information from a management screen on the web. Furthermore, it can be used simply by replacing your current padlock, and the padlock body has obtained IP66 certification, meaning it is "completely protected against dust ingress" and "not adversely affected by strong jets of water from any direction," making it suitable for outdoor use.

Today, an article about our company's service, the "Smart Padlock," was published in the Japan Economic Newspaper. You can also view the article in the electronic version, so please take a moment to read it through the related link. Additionally, we will be holding a free online seminar on November 1st (Friday) from 11:00 to 12:00 on the theme "Solving the challenges of warehouse and construction site key management with smart padlocks and key boxes." If you are interested, we would be grateful if you could register through the related link and participate. 【Smart Padlock that can be unlocked with a smartphone】 This is a keyless padlock system that allows unlocking operations via a dedicated app installed on your smartphone. It digitizes the unlocking history of "when," "which padlock," "who," and "where" it was opened, and you can check this information from a management screen on the web. Moreover, it can be used simply by replacing the padlock you are currently using, and the main padlock has obtained IP66 certification, meaning it is "completely protected against dust intrusion" and "not adversely affected by strong direct jets of water from any direction," making it suitable for outdoor use.

We are pleased to announce that our company will be hosting an online seminar on the theme of "Solving the challenges of warehouse management in factories, construction sites, and key management with smart padlocks and key boxes." We invite you to register and participate using the link below. ▼Registration page: https://majisemi-manufacturing.doorkeeper.jp/events/178568 【Seminar Overview】 Date: November 1, 11:00-12:00 Format: Online Participation Fee: Free (Please access the URL above to register) Cooperation: Open Source Utilization Research Institute, Majisemi Co., Ltd. 【Agenda】 10:45 - 11:00 Registration 11:00 - 11:05 Opening 11:05 - 11:45 Overview of Key Lock Services and introduction of usage examples from other companies that have already implemented them (tentative) 11:45 - 12:00 Q&A Session

【Event Period】 October 16-17, 2024, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM 【Venue】 19th Floor, Tokyo Shiodome Building, 1-9-1 Higashi-Shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, N-Lab, Rental Nikken Co., Ltd. (For directions from Shimbashi Station, please download the exhibition flyer from the related materials below and refer to page 2.) 【Event Overview】 We will be showcasing products that contribute to safety, security, and productivity improvement. We invite you to visit us during this opportunity. 【Smart Key Box that Can Be Unlocked with a Smartphone】 Users with unlocking permissions can unlock the key box using a dedicated smartphone app and retrieve the keys inside. There is no need to commute or travel just to hand over keys, and there is no need to duplicate keys for each person. It can be easily installed by simply hanging it on existing doorknobs or fences! There is no need to incur costs to replace fixtures! Additionally, the key box has obtained IP66 certification, ensuring that it is "completely protected against dust intrusion" and "not adversely affected by strong direct jets of water from any direction," making it suitable for outdoor use.

On October 8th (Tuesday), at Fukuoka Growth Next, KEYes received the Encouragement Award at the final review of the Fukuoka City Step-Up Grant Program for the fiscal year 2024! 【What is the Fukuoka City Step-Up Grant Program?】 The Fukuoka City Step-Up Grant Program provides subsidies to entrepreneurs with high-growth business plans to address challenges necessary for their growth. The evaluation of business plans is conducted by the Fukuoka City Entrepreneur Support Group, composed of business owners operating in Fukuoka, who determine the "Grand Prize," "Excellence Award," and "Encouragement Award." 【Smart Padlock that can be unlocked with a smartphone】 This is a keyless padlock system that can be unlocked using a dedicated app installed on a smartphone. It digitizes the unlocking history, including "when," "which padlock," "who," and "where" it was opened, allowing you to check this information from a management screen on the web. Additionally, it can be used simply by replacing the current padlock, and the padlock body has obtained IP66 certification, meaning it is "completely protected against dust ingress" and "not adversely affected by strong jets of water from any direction," making it suitable for outdoor use.

【Event Period】 October 16-18, 2024, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Closing at 4:00 PM on the final day) 【Event Location】 Marine Messe Fukuoka, Hall A and B 【Event Overview】 The Monozukuri Fair, boasting one of the largest scales in Kyushu, is an industrial comprehensive exhibition organized by the Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun. Held annually in Fukuoka City, this year marks the 40th edition, themed "Creating Creation - The Field Changes the World." In addition to core industries such as automotive and semiconductors, excellent products, technologies, and services related to next-generation manufacturing, including DX, decarbonization, and the transition to a sustainable society, will be showcased. Special seminars will provide pathways to the future, creating opportunities for proposing the latest technologies and developing new business partnerships. KEYes will be exhibiting at the Kyushu Matomaru Pavilion booth in the industry-academia-government-finance collaboration and organization PR corner, so please come and visit us!

We will be showcasing our services at the 4th Technology Exhibition held at the headquarters of Toyota Motor Corporation, in the booth of Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd. Participation is free and does not require prior registration, so please bring your business cards and feel free to join us. As we expect a large crowd, we kindly ask for your cooperation in using public transportation or carpooling. Please use the "Customer Parking" area. 【Event Date and Time】 October 8-9, 2024, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM 【Location】 Toyota Motor Corporation Headquarters, Main Hall 【Introduction to KEYes Services】 Our company manufactures and sells smart padlocks, smart key boxes, and smart wire locks that can be unlocked using a smartphone. With our smartphone app, you can unlock KEYes products such as padlocks, key boxes, and wire locks. There is no need to carry physical keys, and you don’t have to worry about unauthorized key duplication. Please feel free to contact us if you have any inquiries. Be sure to check out our flyer for a special campaign for new contract users!

We will be showcasing our services at the 4th Technology Exhibition held at the headquarters of Toyota Motor Corporation, in the booth of Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd. Participation is free and does not require prior registration, so please bring your business card and feel free to visit us. As we expect a large crowd, we kindly ask for your cooperation in using public transportation or carpooling. Please use the "Customer Parking" area. 【Event Date and Time】 October 8-9, 2024, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM 【Location】 Toyota Motor Corporation Headquarters, Main Hall 【KEYes Service Introduction】 Our company manufactures and sells smart padlocks, smart key boxes, and smart wire locks that can be unlocked using a smartphone. With our smartphone app, you can unlock KEYes products such as padlocks, key boxes, and wire locks. There is no need to carry physical keys, and you don't have to worry about unauthorized key duplication. Please feel free to contact us if you have any inquiries.

The Kyushu Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry has selected 15 startups within its jurisdiction that are expected to achieve significant growth and success as "J-Startup KYUSHU" (3rd round), and one of these companies is KEYes. A selection ceremony and pitch event showcasing the 15 selected companies, along with a networking event for startups and local businesses and supporters, is scheduled to be held on October 7. 【What is J-Startup?】 "J-Startup" is a startup support program promoted by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry since 2018, aimed at fostering startups that will take off from Japan and thrive globally. Since 2020, the regional expansion of the J-Startup program has begun, and for Kyushu, a collaborative platform involving three government agencies, seven prefectures, three designated cities, and ten related organizations was established in December 2021 to launch the "J-Startup KYUSHU" initiative. In March 2022, 33 companies based in Kyushu were selected as J-Startup KYUSHU companies, and in April 2023, 15 companies were selected.

Thank you for participating in the 93rd GROWTH PITCH Construction DX Special held on Thursday, September 12! We have also prepared the presentation materials from that day for those who could not attend, so please take a look. The materials include case studies from various industries, primarily focusing on the introduction examples from Kajima Corporation.

The largest manufacturing fair in Kyushu, organized by the Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun, is an industrial comprehensive exhibition. It is held annually in Fukuoka City, and this year marks the 40th edition, themed "Creating Creation - The Field Changes the World." In addition to core industries such as automotive and semiconductors, excellent products, technologies, and services related to next-generation manufacturing, including digital transformation, decarbonization, and the transition to a sustainable society, will be showcased. Special seminars will outline pathways to the future, creating opportunities for proposing the latest technologies and developing new business partnerships. KEYes will be exhibiting at the Kyushu Matomaru Pavilion booth in the industry-academia-government-finance collaboration and organization PR corner, so please be sure to visit!

A platform for creating business partnerships between startups and companies "Growth Pitch" is a pitch event for startups organized by Fukuoka Growth Next, targeting large corporations, small and medium-sized enterprises, venture capitalists, and media. It is held monthly with the aim of creating fundraising opportunities for startups and business partnership opportunities with companies. At Growth Pitch, pitches are made according to a specific theme each time, and this time KEYes will present at the "Construction DX Special." ◇ Date and Time: September 12, 2024, Thursday, 16:30-18:00 ◇ Location: Onsite: Fukuoka Growth Next 1F Event Space / Online: Zoom Webinars ◇ Schedule 16:15 / Doors Open 16:30 / Explanation of the event's purpose and overview of the theme 16:45 / Company pitches (Pitch/Q&A) 18:00 / Scheduled End