Notice Regarding Status of Share Buyback (Share Buyback Based on the Provisions of Article 459, Paragraph 1 of the Companies Act and the Articles of Incorporation)

Overview of Share Buyback

NYK Line is conducting a share buyback based on the resolution of the Board of Directors on May 8, 2025, pursuant to Article 459, Paragraph 1 of the Companies Act and Article 44 of the Articles of Incorporation. During the period from January 1 to January 31, 2026, 2,021,600 common shares were acquired through market purchases on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, with a total acquisition cost of 10,398,418,889 yen. The cumulative number of shares acquired has reached 23,486,800 shares, and the cumulative acquisition cost has amounted to 120,301,062,464 yen. The acquisition limit is 48,000,000 shares, with an acquisition price limit of 150 billion yen, and the acquisition period runs from May 9, 2025 to April 30, 2026.

Impact on Shareholders and Future Outlook

This share buyback is planned to acquire up to 11.1% of the total number of issued shares (excluding treasury stock) and is implemented as part of shareholder return initiatives. The number of shares acquired may fluctuate depending on market conditions, but the company will continue to acquire treasury stock through market purchases. This is expected to improve earnings per share and increase shareholder value; however, no specific funding uses or future capital policy details are given at this time.