Notice Regarding Cancellation of Treasury Stock Acquisition and Acquisition and Cancellation of Treasury Stock, and Purchase of Treasury Stock Through Off-Auction Dealings (ToSTNeT-3) (Acquisition of Treasury Stock Based on Articles of Incorporation Pursuant to Article 165, Paragraph 2 of the Companies Act and Cancellation of Treasury Stock Based on Article 178 of the Companies Act)

Overview of Capital Policy

Avant Group Co., Ltd. has canceled the treasury stock acquisition based on the board resolution dated November 19, 2025, and newly resolved on February 25, 2026, to acquire treasury stock. The previous resolution allowed market purchases up to 1,500,000 shares and 2 billion yen as the upper limit, under which a total of 986,300 shares, approximately 1,631,200,071 yen, have been acquired by February 25, 2026. The new resolution sets the treasury stock acquisition framework at 1,650,000 shares with a maximum of 1.6 billion yen, with the acquisition period scheduled from February 26, 2026, to May 29, 2026. The acquisition methods will include ToSTNeT-3 and market purchases.

Shareholder Return and Treasury Stock Cancellation Policy

Acquisition of treasury stock aims to promote corporate value management, enhance shareholder returns, and improve capital efficiency. The acquired treasury stock is scheduled for cancellation on March 31 and June 30, 2026, and the number of shares to be canceled will be disclosed after acquisition completion. As of December 31, 2025, the number of treasury shares held was 1,206,999 shares, and the total number of issued shares excluding treasury stock was 36,438,852 shares. This treasury stock acquisition and cancellation are expected to enhance shareholder value.