# LEIFRAS Co., Ltd. Forms Strategic Partnership with Swift Japan Through Acquisition, Expanding into Childcare Sector

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- Published: 2026-06-24T03:05:00+07:00
- Author: PR Newswire

**_Combining Childcare Infrastructure and Sports-based Non-Cognitive Skill Development
Methodologies to Support Children’s Development from Infancy _**

TOKYO, June 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — LEIFRAS Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: LFS) (the "Company"
or "Leifras"), a sports and social business company dedicated to youth sports and
community engagement and Japan’s leading operator of children’s sports schools and
school club activity support businesses, today announced that on June 23, 2026, 
it entered into a stock transfer agreement (the "Agreement") to acquire 100% of 
the equity interests in SWIFT JAPAN Co., Ltd. ("Swift Japan"), a childcare facility
operator in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. The acquisition is expected to extend Leifras’
customer reach from infancy onward.  

Pursuant to the Agreement, the Company will acquire all of Swift Japan’s common 
stock for approximately JPY454.6 million. The transaction is expected to close on
July 1, 2026. Through this partnership, Leifras aims to build an educational ecosystem
that seamlessly supports children’s long-term physical and mental development from
infancy.

**Strategic Background: Addressing the "First-Grade Wall" and Creating Synergies**

**_Addressing Growing Demand for Childcare and After-School Support _**

As dual-income households continue to increase across Japan, the "First-Grade Wall,"
a systemic shortage of after-school childcare capacity for children entering elementary
school, has emerged as a growing social challenge. In line with Japan’s Children
and Families Agency’s policy guideline, "The First 100 Months," which promotes continuous,
seamless support from pregnancy through elementary school entry, Leifras is strategically
committed to expanding its childcare and after-school daycare businesses.

**_Seamless Age-0 Infrastructure Support_**

Leveraging the trusted relationships Swift Japan has built with local families, 
Leifras intends to create a continuous ecosystem that naturally connects children
from preschool graduation to its core multi-sport schools and after-school daycare
networks.

**_Enhancing a Recurring Revenue Platform with Proprietary Educational Methodology_**

Swift Japan operates licensed nurseries with a near 100% capacity utilization rate
in education-conscious districts of Nagoya City. Leifras plans to integrate its 
proprietary "non-cognitive skill development through sports" methodology into this
subsidy-backed recurring revenue base as an extracurricular service, enhancing nursery
quality and customer satisfaction.

**Commitment to Employees and Parents: Preserving Community Ties**

Leifras recognizes that the strong reputation of Swift Japan’s facilities is built
on the trusted relationships with the parents developed daily by its childcare professionals.
Accordingly, employment conditions, operational and management frameworks, and leadership
under existing facility directors and nursery teachers will remain in place following
the acquisition. Leifras intends to provide comprehensive support in recruitment,
teacher training, and administrative systems to further strengthen facility operations
and service quality.

**Management Commentary**

Mr. Kiyotaka Ito, Representative Director and Chief Executive Officer of Leifras,
commented: "Since our founding, we have advocated for fostering children’s non-cognitive
skills through sports. The integration of Swift Japan is far more than a tactical
expansion; it is a commitment to supporting child development from infancy and co-
designing communities where parents can raise families with peace of mind. We are
deeply honored to carry forward the brand identity and philosophy that the Swift
Japan team has built. Together, we believe we will evolve beyond sports into a next-
generation educational platform that supports youth development while generating
long-term value for shareholders."

**Future Outlook**

Leifras plans to continue deepening its partnerships with local governments and 
businesses under its corporate philosophy, "To Change and Design Sports." The Company
believes that the smooth integration of Swift Japan will support its long-term growth
objectives.

**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/](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 registration statement
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 registration statement 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](http://www.sec.gov/).

**For more information, please contact:**

**LEIFRAS Co., Ltd.Investor Relations Department
Email: [IR@leifras.co.jp](https://www.thailand-business-news.com/pr-news/IR@leifras.co.jp)

**Ascent Investor Relations LLCTina Xiao
Phone: +1-646-932-7242Email: [investors@ascent-ir.com](https://www.thailand-business-news.com/pr-news/investors@ascent-ir.com)

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