Notice Regarding the Status of Share Buyback (Acquisition of Treasury Stock Based on the Provisions of Article 459, Paragraph 1 of the Companies Act and the Articles of Incorporation)

Overview of Capital Policy

Yakult Honsha Co., Ltd. has implemented treasury stock acquisitions based on a board resolution dated February 10, 2026, pursuant to Article 459, Paragraph 1 of the Companies Act and Article 36 of the Articles of Incorporation. From March 1 to March 31, 2026, 305,500 shares of treasury stock were acquired through market purchases on the Tokyo Stock Exchange at a total amount of 801,439,850 yen. As a result, the cumulative number of shares acquired reached 1,144,300 shares with an acquisition cost of 2,999,964,100 yen. The maximum number of shares allowed for acquisition is 7,500,000 shares, with a cap on total acquisition cost set at 15 billion yen, and the acquisition period is from February 12, 2026 to June 18, 2026.

Impact on Shareholders and Future Outlook

This treasury stock acquisition is conducted under an upper limit equivalent to approximately 2.56% of the total number of issued shares (excluding treasury stock), as part of a capital policy aimed at enhancing shareholder value. The acquisition is carried out through market purchases and is expected to contribute to mitigating share dilution and strengthening shareholder returns. The company plans to continue acquiring treasury stock strategically, taking into account market trends.