#PerformanceLinkedStockCompensationPlan

On February 26, 2026, 124,700 treasury shares will be disposed of by third-party allotment at 3,553 yen per share, totaling 443,059,100 yen, to be applied for additional contributions to the performance-linked stock compensation plan.

Hokko Chemical Industry plans to introduce a performance-linked stock compensation plan for directors and others, subject to approval at the shareholders meeting on February 26, 2026, setting a trust with an initial cap of 400 million yen.