Notice regarding stock split, partial amendment of the Articles of Incorporation accompanying the stock split, partial amendment of matters related to treasury stock acquisition accompanying the stock split, and revision of dividend forecast

Overview of the stock split

In this board resolution, a 3-for-1 stock split will be implemented. As a result, the total number of issued shares will increase by 215,903,596 shares from 107,951,798 to 323,855,394 shares. Record date/publication date: 2026/09/15, record date: 2026/09/30, effective date: 2026/10/01. There is no change in the amount of capital.

Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation and effect

In connection with the stock split, the Articles of Incorporation Article 5 (Total number of authorized shares) will be amended from 480,000,000 shares to 1,200,000,000 shares. Amendment date: 2026/08/28 (board meeting), effective date: 2026/10/01.

Change to treasury stock acquisition

In connection with the stock split, the aggregate number of shares that may be acquired under treasury stock acquisition matters will be changed from a cap of 1,500 thousand shares to 4,500 thousand shares. Refer to the resolution as of 2026/05/15 for specific acquisition conditions.

Revision of dividend forecast

In connection with the stock split, the dividend forecast for the year ending March 2027 is revised to 55.5 yen per share on a pre-split basis, equivalent to 110.50 yen for the year. The interim dividend for the period ending 2026/09/30 will be based on the pre-split number of shares.