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Yoshiharu Reveals New Corporate Name: Vestand

Yoshiharu Global announced that, effective September 3, 2025, it has changed its corporate name to Vestand Inc. The name change reflects the Company's strategic transformation into an asset-backed platform that integrates a corporate-level Crypto Treasury strategy with real estate holdings. The new corporate identity underscores Vestand's evolution from a traditional restaurant operator into a diversified platform with a focus on long-term, asset-based growth. Beginning September 3, 2025, the Company's common stock will trade on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the new name and new ticker symbol "VSTD." No action is required by existing shareholders, and the Company's CUSIP number will remain unchanged. Vestand is preparing to implement a corporate Crypto Treasury strategy designed to move beyond simple asset holding and position digital assets as a core component of its capital structure. By leveraging Bitcoin and other major digital assets, the Company intends to create a framework that combines stable shareholder returns with the upside potential of digital asset growth. The Company plans to collaborate with a leading U.S. investment bank to expand access to global institutional investor networks and is preparing to build a meaningful Crypto Treasury portfolio through a phased approach.

Yoshiharu wins $4.4M investment to accelerate expansion into real estate

Yoshiharu has secured a $4.4M investment from the Open Innovation Fund, an overseas investment fund. The funding will primarily be used to support Yoshiharu's expansion into real estate investment and development, as the company seeks to establish a new growth engine beyond its core restaurant operations. Yoshiharu is pursuing a long-term strategy to transition toward an asset-backed revenue model. The convertible note will carry a 7.0% annual interest rate, a 3-year maturity, and will be secured by a subordinated lien on the company's interest in any real property acquired with the proceeds of the note.

Yoshiharu announces strategic transition to Vestand

Yoshiharu Global plans to change its corporate name to Vestand, and has secured $6M in strategic funding from U.S. and Korean investors to support this transition into a PropTech company. The Company also announced a substantial enhancement of its internal control policy, reinforcing its commitment to transparency and long-term growth as a publicly listed entity. On July 10, 2025, the Company's Board of Directors approved the name change to Vestand, marking its transformation from a traditional restaurant operator into a diversified brand that also includes real estate development and digital asset ventures. The Company has initiated the renaming process, including a symbol change on Nasdaq, which will be publicly announced upon completion. The $6M in strategic capital, funded by U.S. and Korean investors, was executed in March and April of 2024. These funds have supported corporate restructuring, debt repayment, and the successful acquisition of four residential properties in California. The Company aims to raise an additional $30M+ by the first half of 2027, targeting a cumulative $100M in real estate investments. The Company has entered into a collaboration with Good Mood Studio to deploy: AI-powered Automated Valuation Models, Renovation strategies, and A short-term buy-and-resell model. Several projects are expected to yield over 30% Return on Equity, based on the average transaction prices of comparable properties in surrounding areas. In addition, the Company has made an early investment in Wealthrail, a fractional real estate investment platform that integrates digital assetization, including tokenized securities. This strategy blends short-term flipping with long-term hold opportunities, creating a next-generation distributed real estate investment ecosystem. Under the leadership of its CEO and CFO, the Company has launched a new initiative to fortify its internal control framework and embed it into the Company's corporate culture. With a robust monitoring and audit system now in place, Yoshiharu aims to ensure strict compliance with regulatory requirements and to align its governance practices with the expectations of shareholders and the broader market. The enhanced internal control policy was reviewed and formally approved by the Board of Directors on July 10, 2025, and the Company resolved to publicly disclose the initiative in the interest of transparency and accountability.