Completion of Share Buyback of Restricted Stock Compensation | May 2026

Disposal Overview

On May 22, 2026, Area Link disposed of 53,030 shares of treasury stock at an allotment price of 1,072 yen as part of its restricted stock compensation scheme. The disposal was conducted for four directors and one executive officer, and was allotted free of charge as part of their compensation. The total amount of the disposal is approximately 56.84 million yen.

Impact on Shareholders and Future Outlook

This disposal of treasury stock was conducted as part of executive compensation, and is considered to have limited impact on shareholder dilution and value. The company will continue to properly manage its shares and optimize its capital policy as part of ongoing efforts to improve executive compensation systems.