October 7, 2024

Bridgestone Corporation Unsponsored ADR (hereinafter referred to as "Bridgestone") and its domestic group company Bridgestone Cycle Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "BSC") will support the "MyNavi Tour de Kyushu 2024" UCI (Union Cycliste Internationale) official cycle road race to be held in Fukuoka, Kumamoto, and Oita prefectures from October 11 to 14, 2024. Bridgestone has been sponsoring this event as a gold partner since 2023 (1st event) in line with the event's theme "Make Kyushu Sustainable". This event, a cycle road race that aims to communicate the unique nature and culture of Kyushu to domestic and international audiences, is being held to promote regional revitalization and build a sustainable future. The Bridgestone Group's business bases in Kyushu, centered around the founding location in Kurume City, Fukuoka Prefecture, are working together with local authorities to support event operations, demonstrating their determination and commitment not only to contribute to the promotion and expansion of cycling sports and a safe cycling society in Kyushu, but also to support the region's sustainable future together.

In the "Tour de Kyushu 2024," BSC Team Bridgestone Cycling, which monopolized the podium in the men's Madison event at the 2024 All Japan Track Championships, will be represented by riders Hidetomo Hashimoto, Tetsuo Yamamoto, Katsuya Okamoto, and Toranosuke Yamashita, adding excitement to the event.

Additionally, prior to the event, BSC held a lecture and bicycle safety workshop by player Yoshiko Sugiura, who is supported by BSC with competition equipment, with the aim of supporting the rich learning and growth of children who will shape Kyushu's future. Visiting elementary and high school cycling teams, they provide a stimulating mobility experience with peace of mind and safety to the children of Kyushu.

Bridgestone Corporation unsponsored adr will commit to supporting the experience of moving emotions, as outlined in the corporate commitment "Bridgestone E8 Commitment"*5, by sponsoring the event and related events in Kyushu to contribute to the spread and expansion of cycling sports.

1. *1 The international sports federation that oversees cycling competitions worldwide. Headquartered in Switzerland.
2. *22 Points race where teams of 2 people work together to earn points. Team members take turns to race.
3. *31964 With the hosting of the Tokyo Olympics in 1964, the race support activities initiated by Bridgestone Cycle's cycling team began their professionalization with the formation of "Team Bridgestone Anchor" in 1999. In 2018, aiming for the top of the world as "Team Bridgestone Cycling," they actively participate not only in domestic major races but also in overseas races, achieving good results in domestic major races and producing many Olympic representatives.
4. *4 The participating athletes are subject to change.
5. Bridgestone E8 Commitment.
   Bridgestone has established the corporate commitment "Bridgestone E8 Commitment" to realize its vision of becoming a sustainable solution company that provides social value and customer value in 2050. We will proceed with management while earning trust from the future, and commit to creating the eight values (Energy, Ecology, Efficiency, Extension, Economy, Emotion, Ease, Empowerment) that begin with "E" in a Bridgestone-like manner, and support a sustainable society together with employees, society, partners, and customers.

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