Notice Regarding Status of Treasury Stock Acquisition

Overview of Treasury Stock Acquisition

Nippon Chemical Industrial Co., Ltd. will acquire 17,700 shares of common stock totaling 94,382,000 yen through market purchases during the period from September 1, 2026 to September 30, 2026. At the board of directors meeting, an upper limit of 110,000 shares and an upper total amount of 5,000 hundred million yen was authorized, and the current acquisition brings the cumulative total to 34,800 shares and 187,512,000 yen, which represents part of that authorized limit.

Shareholder Returns and Future Outlook

This measure aims to improve capital efficiency through treasury stock acquisition, characterized by a limited acquisition period and implementation via market purchases. Based on the cumulative acquisition status, the company may continue to increase treasury holdings while monitoring market conditions; attention should be paid to dilution mitigation and enhancement of shareholder value.