【Calbee】 Extension and Additional Contribution of Stock Grant ESOP Trust | May 14, 2026

Overview and Purpose of the ESOP Trust

Calbee has decided to continue the stock grant ESOP trust aimed at providing incentives to employees and to make an additional contribution of funds. The trust is a system designed to increase employees' awareness of performance and stock prices, thereby promoting long- to mid-term enhancement of corporate value, with plans to extend the trust period and make additional contributions in August 2026. The trust period is expected to be from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2031, and involves acquiring stocks and exercising voting rights through a trustee.

Future Outlook and Impact on Shareholders

The extension of the trust period and the additional contribution are expected to strengthen the incentive scheme for employees and contribute to the company's long- and mid-term growth. The additional contribution is estimated at 680 million yen, and stock acquisitions are scheduled for August to September 2026. Continued operation of the system is expected to improve employee motivation and support sustainable corporate growth, although the impact on share dilution remains uncertain.