Notice Regarding the Result of the Tender Offer for Mutoh Holdings Co., Ltd. Shares (Securities Code: 7999) and Change in Subsidiaries (Change in Specified Subsidiaries)

Regarding the Result of the Tender Offer

Brother Industries, Ltd. conducted a tender offer for ordinary shares of Mutoh Holdings Co., Ltd. from February 5 to March 23, 2026. The total tendered shares amounted to 4,039,103 shares, exceeding the minimum scheduled purchase of 3,042,700 shares, therefore all tendered shares were acquired. The purchase price was 7,626 yen per share, with an acquisition price totaling approximately 30.82 billion yen. As a result, Brother Industries’ voting rights ownership ratio reached 88.01%, and Mutoh Holdings is scheduled to become a consolidated subsidiary and a specified subsidiary as of March 30, 2026.

Change in Subsidiaries and Future Outlook

As a result of this tender offer, Mutoh Holdings Co., Ltd. has become a consolidated subsidiary of Brother Industries and qualifies as a specified subsidiary due to owning 10% or more of the capital. The company’s main business includes development, manufacturing, and sales of information imaging-related equipment and design measuring instruments. Moving forward, Brother Industries plans to proceed with procedures aimed at acquiring all remaining shares and intends to delist from the Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard Market. The impact on earnings guidance is currently under review and will be promptly disclosed if necessary.