Notice of Additional Contribution to Stock Grant Trust (J-ESOP)

Overview

Elan Corporation, by resolution of its Board of Directors, will make an additional contribution to the stock grant trust (J-ESOP). The primary purpose of the additional contribution is to secure funds for the trust to acquire shares expected to be necessary for future grants. The additional contribution will be made on November 5, 2026, in the amount of 97,350,000 yen. The maximum number of shares to be acquired is 118,000 shares, and the acquisition period is planned to be from November 5 through November 26, 2026, with purchases to be made on the market.

Impact and Outlook

The additional contribution to this plan is intended to secure shares for future grants, and the announcement does not describe any direct short-term impact on dilution or shareholder value. There are uncertainties, and potential effects depending on actual market purchases and the trust’s operational results may be disclosed in the future.