Notice Regarding Status of Treasury Stock Acquisitions

Overview of Treasury Stock Acquisition as Capital Policy

The treasury stock acquisition disclosed today consisted of market purchases of common stock, with 9,100 shares acquired for a total of 6,352,500 yen. The acquisition period was October 1, 2026 to October 31, 2026 (based on trade date), and cumulatively as of October 31, 2026 the company has acquired 15,500 shares for a total of 10,767,700 yen. At the board resolution on September 14, an additional acquisition program was established with an upper limit of 50,000 shares and a total of 35,000,000 yen, representing up to 0.70% of the total number of issued shares, for the period September 15, 2026 to April 30, 2027. This disclosure represents part of the cumulative progress under that program.

Impact on Shareholders and Future Developments

This acquisition was conducted through market purchases and aligns with the policy of timely and appropriate reporting of treasury stock holdings. While the cumulative number of shares acquired has not reached the upper limit, the cumulative acquisition amount has reached a certain level and may be meaningful from the perspectives of dilution mitigation and shareholder returns. Future disclosures are expected to clarify progress on additional acquisitions, cumulative trends in number of shares and total amounts acquired, and any related shareholder return policy.