Leifras Secures JPY200 Million in Bonds to Fund Youth Social Programs

The five-year bond issuance reflects institutional confidence in the company's core business model, which centers on managing children's sports schools and school club activity outsourcing. To qualify for unsecured private placement, Leifras underwent rigorous financial screening, confirming the strength of its recurring revenue streams. The company plans to leverage this long-term capital to stabilize operations while maintaining its commitment to social reinvestment.

Under the terms of the "Chikugin Regional Support Private Placement Bonds," the initiative includes a donation mechanism where 0.2% of the issuance value is allocated to welfare organizations. Leifras has directed these funds to the Taiyo to Kodomo Project, a group providing vocational training—including computer programming—to help children break cycles of generational poverty. CEO Kiyotaka Ito noted that the company views the integration of social value and business operations as a core responsibility, aiming to expand opportunities for children who lack access to sports and arts.

This funding marks a continuation of a support program initiated in 2022. As one of Japan's largest operators of children's sports schools, Leifras intends to use the stable financial foundation provided by this bond to deepen its cooperation with local governments and expand its social business sector nationwide.