Notice Regarding Status of Share Buyback

Overview of Share Buyback

This notice discloses the status of the share buyback resolved at the Board of Directors meeting held on July 14, 2026. The target is common shares, total number of shares acquired was 77,900 shares, total acquisition value was 258,648,498 yen, and the acquisition period was from September 1, 2026 to September 30, 2026 (based on contracted trades). An upper limit equal to 3.45% of the issued shares and an upper monetary limit of 3,000 million yen were indicated, but the cumulative amount reported here reflects the actual results within the acquisition period.

Background and Impact on Investors

The purpose of the share buyback is not stated, but such repurchases are often executed from the perspective of shareholder returns or improving capital efficiency. The current repurchase was conducted within a limited period, and the cumulative result at publication is 77,900 shares amounting to approximately 259 million yen. It can be inferred that the aims include preventing dilution and stabilizing the share price, but the specific uses and whether additional repurchases will be conducted are unknown.