Notice Regarding Share Buyback and Purchase of Treasury Stock through Off-Auction Own Share Purchase Transaction (ToSTNeT-3) (Acquisition of Treasury Stock Based on the Provisions of Article 459, Paragraph 1 of the Companies Act)

Overview of Capital Policy

Mitsubishi Pencil Company, Limited has resolved to acquire treasury stock pursuant to Article 459, Paragraph 1 of the Companies Act with the objective of improving capital efficiency and enabling agile capital policy responsive to changes in the business environment. The acquisition method will be through off-auction own share purchase transactions (ToSTNeT-3) on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, with the purchase order scheduled for May 1, 2026. The acquisition limit is 4,200,000 shares, equivalent to 7.4% of the total issued shares (excluding treasury stock), with a maximum total acquisition amount of 9,802,800,000 yen.

Impact on Shareholders and Future Outlook

This treasury stock acquisition is part of the capital policy aimed at maximizing corporate value and securing funds for growth investment, while considering the impact on stock supply-demand and market prices in the short term. The results of the acquisition will be announced after the close of trading on May 1, 2026. The number of shares to be acquired will not be changed, and depending on market trends, some or all acquisitions may not be executed.