Notice on the results of share buyback and its termination (Share buyback conducted in accordance with Article 459, Paragraph 1 of the Companies Act and the provisions of the Articles of Incorporation)

Overview of the share buyback

This disclosure is published in accordance with Article 459 of the Companies Act and the provisions of the Articles of Incorporation for the share buyback. The acquisition target is common shares, totaling 4,088,000 shares for 2,753,268,496 yen. The acquisition period is from August 1, 2026 to August 31, 2026, with the acquisition method being market purchases under a discretionary trading agreement. The upper limit at the time of board resolution is 12,000,000 shares (10.82% of issued shares; upper limit of 6,000 million yen), and the current cumulative progress has reached 81.08%.

Impact on capital policy and future outlook

This share buyback is part of our capital policy aimed at enhancing shareholder value. As the cumulative number of shares acquired and total amount approach the specified upper limit, the company has notified completion with termination. The dilutive effect depends on the amount of share buybacks, but the current cumulative results remain broadly within the plan. Future announcements will be positioned as completion reports and are considered part of the capital allocation policy.