Sharing the Fruits of Growth With the Team Behind Our “Third Founding”

Tokyo, Japan, May 29, 2026 — MIXI, Inc. announces that Kenji Kasahara, the founder and a current director of MIXI, will donate a portion of the common shares of MIXI he holds to approximately 1,700 permanent and expert employees of MIXI, as well as permanent employees and officers of MIXI’s wholly owned subsidiaries.

Founded in 1997 to operate a job posting website, MIXI has continuously created new services—including the social networking service mixi, MONSTER STRIKE, FamilyAlbum, and TIPSTAR—while embracing the evolving landscape of technology and communication over the years.

In the medium-term vision announced this fiscal year, we position the present day as our “third founding” and aim for further growth through the global expansion of our communication services. This donation stems from Kenji Kasahara’s desire to share the fruits of our growth and help the people who are tackling these new challenges together feel more connected to MIXI’s success.

Comment from Kenji Kasahara, Director and Founder, Senior Corporate Officer, MIXI, Inc.

MIXI has continuously taken on challenges and created new experiences and forms of communication through the teamwork of many individuals. It is the contributions of each and every person whose daily thoughts, work, and other types of support have shaped MIXI into what it is today. Even in our coming third founding, we believe that each person’s willingness to take on challenges is essential if we are to continue creating new value centered on human connection and shared experiences.

This donation is my way of expressing this gratitude in a tangible way. It is born out of a desire to help everyone, as partners who will build our future together, feel more personally connected to the company’s growth and potential. I look forward to continuing to build the next chapter of MIXI together.

Overview of the Share Grant

Guided by our Purpose of enriching communication and inspiring moments of joy, we will continue to support the ambitions of every employee while creating space and opportunity for truly meaningful connections.