Press release - December 15, 2025

RSM, the 6th largest global network in audit, accounting, and consulting, conducted the financial and tax buy-side due diligences for Asics Corporation, a global leader in the design and manufacturing of running and sports shoes, apparel, and accessories, during the acquisition of Deporticket Innovacion y Tecnologia, a Spanish platform specialized in race registration and event management.

Asics Corporation was supported by a Franco-Spanish team under the supervision of Eric Fougedoire and David Jimenez, RSM partners.

Through this transaction, RSM’s Corporate Finance team demonstrates its expertise in advising leading groups on strategic growth and development initiatives

Paris, December 15, 2025
Official press release from Asics Corporation

ASICS Corporation (the “Company”) hereby announces that it will acquire 100% of shares of DPTK INNOVACION Y TECHNOLOGIA SL (“Deporticket”) (domiciled in Spain), which operates a race registration platform in Spain, etc. (this “Transaction”). Although this Transaction does not fall under the criteria for timely disclosure, the Company deems the information useful and discloses it voluntarily.

“Expanding the Running Ecosystem” is one of the strategic priorities in the Mid-Term Plan 2026 of the Company’s group (the “Group”). As the No. 1 infrastructure in the running industry, we aim to enhance the brand experience value by providing race-centered digital and personalized services and by fully supporting runners’ goals and self-realization.

Deporticket is the second-largest sports event platform in the Spanish market that specializes in race registration, website creation, and customization. Numerous events throughout Spain have adopted it as their platform.

We believe this Transaction will help us expand our reach among runners in Europe (Spain) and strengthen the running ecosystem. Additionally, this will accelerate efforts to enhance brand communication and increase product recognition. Through this Transaction, the Group aims to establish a strong presence as a race registration platform company in North America, Europe, Japan, Oceania, and Southeast Asia. The Group also intends to improve services for runners by developing and expanding the running ecosystem and digital services.
For details, please refer to the document.