Share Buyback of 728,400 Shares | May 2026

Overview of Capital Policy

Based on the March 2026 Board of Directors resolution, Hoshizaki Corporation planned to acquire up to 8,000,000 shares (maximum), and in May 2026, it purchased 728,400 shares, totaling 3.72 billion yen through market purchases. As a result, the total number of treasury stock acquired reached 2,793,000 shares, totaling approximately 14.3 billion yen. This acquisition was carried out with the aim of shareholder return and improving capital efficiency. The company may consider continuing share buybacks as part of its ongoing capital policy.

Impact on Shareholders and Future Outlook

This share buyback accounts for approximately 0.5% of the issued shares and serves as a share dilution prevention measure. It aims to enhance capital efficiency and strengthen shareholder returns, thereby contributing to increased shareholder value. The company plans to continue promoting appropriate capital policies in response to market trends and business performance. Investors can view this as part of a stable shareholder return strategy.