Notice on Status of Share Buyback (Buyback of Treasury Stock Based on the Provisions of Article 165, Paragraph 2 of the Companies Act)

Overview of Treasury Stock Acquisition

Dai-ichi Life Holdings, Inc. acquired 10,641,000 common shares for a total of 16,171,375,200 yen during the period from February 1 to February 28, 2026, based on the provisions of Article 165, Paragraph 2 of the Companies Act. The acquisition method was discretionary trading via market purchases, executed within the acquisition framework authorized by the Board of Directors’ resolution dated May 15, 2025. The Board resolution set an upper limit of 200,000,000 shares for acquisitions and a maximum acquisition amount of 100 billion yen, with the acquisition period running from May 16, 2025, to March 31, 2026.

Impact on Shareholders and Cumulative Acquisition Status

As of the end of February 2026, the cumulative number of shares acquired reached 71,701,500 shares, with a cumulative acquisition amount of 88,129,482,200 yen. The acquisition upper limit corresponds to 5.40% of the total issued shares (excluding treasury stock). Going forward, the company plans to continue acquiring treasury stock within the limits of the Board resolution, considering market conditions. This approach is part of shareholder return initiatives aimed at improving capital efficiency and is expected to contribute to mitigating dilution.