JAPANNEXT CO., LTD.

Japannext Co., Ltd. is a financial instruments business operator established in November 2006 that specializes in the operation of a Proprietary Trading System (PTS). As a core company within the SBI Group, it provides investors with a venue for trading stocks outside of traditional stock exchanges.

The "Japannext PTS" operated by the company serves to complement the functions of exchange markets such as the Tokyo Stock Exchange and is positioned as a vital piece of infrastructure in the Japanese stock market. By utilizing the PTS, investors can trade outside of the exchange's regular trading hours and have the opportunity to execute trades at more favorable prices from a best execution perspective.

The most significant feature of Japannext is that it is the only provider of a night-time trading session in Japan. This service meets the needs of individual investors who cannot participate in daytime trading, as well as institutional investors who wish to trade promptly in response to overseas market trends or corporate earnings announcements made overnight. This night-time trading plays a crucial role in increasing the overall liquidity of the Japanese stock market and maintaining its international competitiveness.

By implementing a state-of-the-art trading system, Japannext provides a high-speed and stable trading environment, attracting participation from numerous domestic and international brokerage firms. The company continuously pursues technological innovation, aiming to create more efficient and convenient trading opportunities for investors through the development of new trading functions and the enhancement of its services. Japannext is committed to its mission of providing a fair and transparent trading venue, thereby contributing to the ongoing development of Japan's financial markets.