[Advantest] Details of Share Buyback and Shareholder Incentive Program | July 2026

Overview of the Disposal

Advantest resolved at the Board of Directors meeting to dispose of 127,648 shares of treasury stock on July 31, 2026. The disposal price is 27,935 yen per share, totaling approximately 3.57 billion yen. The recipients are 11 non-resident Executive Officers and 3 retired employees, with a securities registration statement filed pursuant to the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act. The disposal aims to improve shareholder value and provide incentives to employees. The method employed is a post-delivery restricted stock unit system, applicable even to non-residents.

Purpose and Future Outlook

This share buyback aims to sustainably enhance corporate value and share benefits with shareholders. The introduction of the system allows for more flexible incentive schemes and applicability to non-resident directors. Moving forward, as part of its capital policy, the company intends to focus on shareholder returns and motivation improvement for employees. The funds raised through this disposal are expected to be used for growth investments and strengthening the financial foundation.