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SoftBank's Exclusive Office Tour for Shareholders

On March 9, 2026, SoftBank will host its inaugural exclusive office tour for shareholders. This unique event aims to foster closer connections between shareholders and the company by providing a firsthand experience of SoftBank’s pioneering technologies. The tour, featuring advanced innovations including generative AI and next-generation infrastructure technologies, is open to a selected group of 20 shareholders chosen through a pre-registered lottery.

Meeting Shareholder Requests

The initiative to organize this tour stems from feedback received in a survey conducted in December 2025, where approximately 25% of respondents expressed interest in experiencing technology, while around 26% showed a desire to visit SoftBank’s headquarters. In response to these requests, SoftBank has crafted this special event to offer a deeper insight into its corporate activities.

The tour will take place at the Executive Briefing Center, an advanced solution exposure facility that is not usually open to the public. Attendees will get the chance to engage with various cutting-edge technologies, including:

1. Domestic Generative AI - Sarashina

Sarashina is a large-scale language model (LLM) developed by SB Intuitions, a SoftBank subsidiary. This innovative AI has been trained to understand Japanese cultural nuances and expressions, allowing it to generate natural language text and respond correctly to context. Visitors will learn about Sarashina’s unique features and potential applications during the tour.

2. AI-Powered Social Robot - Pepper+

Since its debut in 2014, Pepper, a humanoid robot, has become an integral part of environments such as homes, businesses, educational institutions, and healthcare facilities. With the introduction of Pepper+, set to launch on February 2, 2026, this upgraded AI version can engage users more effectively. During the tour, shareholders will interact with Pepper+, experiencing the innovative ways technology can resonate with human emotions.

3. Next-Generation Infrastructure Solutions - WOTA BOX and WOSH

In alignment with its commitment to addressing social issues, SoftBank is also introducing sustainable infrastructure technologies. The WOTA BOX and WOSH are revolutionary solutions that can recycle up to 98% of wastewater. These systems allow for water reuse without relying on traditional water supply lines, making them particularly effective in disaster situations.

This tour represents SoftBank's ongoing efforts to deepen its relationship with shareholders, ensuring they feel closely connected to the company’s activities.

About the Office Tour

• - Date: March 9, 2026 (Monday) from 14:00 to 16:20 (tentative)
• - Location: SoftBank Headquarters
• - Participants: 20 individuals selected via a lottery system from pre-registered shareholders.
• - Eligibility Criteria: Shareholders must own at least 100 shares of SoftBank’s common stock (stock code: 9434) and have completed their applications on the shareholder benefits website.

Please note that registration for this tour has already closed.

Shareholder Benefits Overview

SoftBank offers various opportunities for shareholders to engage with the company. For instance, shareholders who hold their stocks for over a year and meet specific conditions can receive rewards like PayPay Money Lite valued at 1,000 yen.

In addition to the office tour, SoftBank continuously curates diverse benefits for its shareholders, including viewing experiences for sports teams like the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks and entry to both professional basketball and dance events.

For more information, visit the shareholder benefits and shareholder privilege pages on SoftBank’s website.

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Through engaging experiences, SoftBank aims to make the investing process accessible and enjoyable while realizing its management philosophy of “making people happy through the information revolution.” The company commits to developing future initiatives that allow individual investors to further connect with SoftBank’s business activities and enjoy special privileges.