#StockGrantTrust

From April 1, 2026, the J-ESOP-RS system will be introduced to grant restricted shares to employees, aiming to enhance employees’ economic benefits and raise awareness of corporate value improvement.

Revised the Stock Grant Trust (J-ESOP) introduced in February 2024 to the J-ESOP-RS system with transfer restrictions in order to enhance employees' motivation for stock price and performance improvement. Transfer restriction agreements impose stock disposal limitations until retirement.

On March 16, 2026, 600,000 shares of treasury stock will be disposed of at ¥1,386 per share, totaling ¥831,600,000, as an additional contribution to expand the Stock Grant Trust (J-ESOP) eligibility to all employees.

On March 2, 2026, 99,800 shares of treasury stock will be disposed of by third-party allotment at 3,945 yen per share, totaling 393,711,000 yen, with shares to be granted to 140 employees through a stock grant trust (J-ESOP).