P.54 Intellectual Capital

Intellectual Capital Business Foundation

Approach to the utilization of intellectual property TBS will advance intellectual property (IP) management centered on content IP toward the realization of a “better tomorrow” and increased corporate value. We have identified “creating globally beloved original content” as a material issue and are implementing the EDGE strategy to elevate the content IPs we create into Timeless Value. In order to promote IP management that integrates the utilization of IP with business strategy in this way, we have established the TBS Group Intellectual Property Basic Policy. A notable feature of this policy is that it defines all intangible assets that serve as sources of competitiveness as our intellectual property, includ- ing elements such as “show formats,” in addition to copyrights and trademarks. Furthermore, we have established a model that represents our desired state in order to create corporate value through intellectual property management. The model consists of five processes, and we believe that corporate value is continuously increased only when each process functions effectively. Going forward, we will organize specific initiatives and structures to make this model operate more effectively and efficiently. The number of major IPs we hold is shown in the table on the right. The ability to generate countless copyrights has long been a strength of our business, but in recent years we have also been focusing on acquiring other rights such as trademark rights and design rights. This is of increasing importance not only for the expansion of our licensing businesses but also from the per- spective of IP protection, including anti-counterfeiting measures. At the same time, we are advancing internal awareness-raising activities, such as revising internal regulations to strengthen the management of trademark rights and holding online training sessions that can be viewed by all Group employees. TBS Group Intellectual Property Basic Policy Formulated on April 7, 2025

• TBS Group regards all intangible assets that are the product of creative activities within the group and are a source of competitiveness as the group’s intellectual property.
• TBS Group will use the intellectual property to develop entire business portfolio, including the content IP business,

and contribute to the realization of a sustainable society and environment through the business.

• TBS Group will respect the intellectual property held by third parties, establish appropriate usage policies,

and strive to raise awareness of them.

• TBS Group will strive to protect its own intellectual property so that it is not infringed, and will take appropriate measures in the unlikely event that it is infringed.

Value Creation Model Through Intellectual Property Total holdings of major IPs

Create

Acquire

TBS HD + six core companies Copyrights Total holdings End of March 2026 * Figures in parentheses indicate year-on-year change Numerous

Review/

succession

Integrated planning and management process

Protect

Trademark right (domestic) Trademark right (overseas) Design rights 315 (+24) 98 (+11) 9 (+3)

Expand

Patent rights Show formats 23 (-1) 46 (-1) 54

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