Notice on Share Buyback (Share Buyback under the Provisions of Article 459, Paragraph 1 of the Companies Act)

Section heading

This is a notice concerning the acquisition of treasury stock based on Article 459, Paragraph 1 of the Companies Act. The type of shares acquired is our own common stock, the total number acquired is 144,600 shares, the total amount is 274,683,500 yen, and the acquisition period is from August 1, 2026 to August 31, 2026. The method is based on an entrusted contract for market purchases on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. In the June 26, 2026 board resolution, the cap is 2,000,000 shares (8.06% of issued shares) and total amount of 25 billion yen, with acquisition period from July 1, 2026 to June 25, 2027. Cumulative acquisitions as of August 31, 2026 amount to 257,500 shares and 4,805,589,00 yen.

Section 2 heading

Regarding impact on shareholders going forward, the cumulative progress of treasury stock acquisitions and the transparency of trading through market purchases are noted. The setting of the cap and period is part of capital policy aimed at limiting dilution of issued shares and optimizing capital efficiency. The text does not describe specific additional financial impacts, but disclosure of cumulative shares and amount allows shareholders to gauge the scale of treasury stock acquisitions. Regular progress updates are expected going forward.