Notice Regarding the Issuance of New Shares as Stock Compensation with Transfer Restrictions to Directors and Employees of the Company and Directors of Its Consolidated Subsidiaries

Overview of this system

This disclosure pertains to the resolution regarding the issue of new shares using a restricted stock compensation system. Targets are directors and employees; allocated shares are issued under this system and allocated by in-kind contributions. The transfer restriction period is planned to be no longer than three years from the payment date in principle. The allocation agreement includes provisions detailing transfer restrictions,解除条件, and free acquisition, among others.

Impact on shareholders and future outlook

This new share issuance is an incentive design aimed at sharing medium- to long-term corporate value and shareholder value among management and employees, with conditions for解除 at the time of restriction expiration and provisions for the company to acquire shares free of charge, indicating stock management. In the future, special provisions such as organizational restructuring are also stipulated, which may contribute to long-term talent retention and enhancement of corporate value.