Notice Regarding the Resolution on Matters Concerning Share Buyback (Share Buyback Based on Provisions of Article 165, Paragraph 2 of the Companies Act)

Overview of Share Buyback

Our company resolved matters concerning the share buyback at the Board of Directors meeting held on March 6, 2026, aiming to enhance shareholder returns and capital efficiency and to execute agile capital policies in response to changing business environments. The target shares are our common shares, with a maximum number of 6,000,000 shares (1.89% of the total number of issued shares) and a total acquisition price capped at 1,500,000,000 yen. The acquisition period is from March 23, 2026 to May 31, 2026, and the purchase will be conducted via market purchases on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Impact on Shareholders and Current Status

As of February 28, 2026, the total number of issued shares excluding treasury stock was 317,773,016 shares, and treasury stock held amounted to 30,625,584 shares. Through this share buyback, approximately 1.89% of the total issued shares are expected to be acquired, aiming to improve capital efficiency and strengthen shareholder returns. The acquisition method will be market purchases (discretionary transactions by securities firms), implemented as part of an agile capital policy.