Notice Regarding the Status of Treasury Stock Acquisition and Completion of Acquisition (Treasury Stock Acquisition Based on Provisions of Article 165, Paragraph 2 of the Companies Act)

Overview of Capital Policy

Toho Gas Co., Ltd. conducted a treasury stock acquisition of common shares based on the board resolution dated September 30, 2025. The maximum number of shares authorized for acquisition was set at 5 million shares, with a total acquisition price ceiling of 15 billion yen. The acquisition period was designated from October 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026. In the final phase of this period, 574,600 common shares were acquired from March 1 to March 24, 2026, through market purchases at a total price of 2,966,397,400 yen. Consequently, the treasury stock acquisition under this resolution has been completed.

Impact on Shareholders and Cumulative Acquisition Status

Including this acquisition, the cumulative number of shares acquired totals 3,080,400 shares, with a cumulative acquisition price of 14,999,707,176 yen. The number of shares acquired represents 5.3% of the total outstanding shares excluding treasury stock. This acquisition was implemented as part of efforts to improve capital efficiency and enhance shareholder returns. The policy and future capital strategy regarding treasury stock acquisition remain undecided until further announcements.