#KoseHoldings

Announced interim results of share buyback of 229,700 shares at a total acquisition price of ¥1,333,569,590 from March 2 to March 31, 2026.

As of December 31, 2025, the investment unit for the Company's shares is 500,000 yen or more. The policy and approach regarding the reduction of trading unit are disclosed. Specific measures and timing are undecided.

Announced as an interim report that the Company acquired 119,600 shares of its common stock at a total acquisition price of 727,910,997 yen during the period from February 13 to February 27, 2026.

Consolidated net sales for the fiscal year ending December 2025 amounted to JPY 330,193 million (2.3% increase YoY), operating income was JPY 18,467 million (6.3% increase YoY), and net income attributable to owners of parent was JPY 15,114 million (101.2% increase YoY).

The annual dividend forecast for the fiscal year ending December 2026 is 150.00 yen per share (regular dividend 140.00 yen + commemorative dividend 10.00 yen), a 7.1% increase year-over-year.

Kose Holdings Co., Ltd. has resolved to conduct a share buyback with an upper limit of 650,000 shares and 3 billion yen from February 13, 2026, to April 20, 2026.