[Kaneko Seed] Sale of Treasury Stock for Employee Shareholding Association | July 2026

Overview of the Disposal

Kaneko Seed, by resolution of the Board of Directors on July 13, 2026, plans to allocate up to 44,622 shares of treasury stock to the Employee Shareholding Association, with a disposal price set at 1,498 yen. The disposal will be executed through a third-party allotment, with an expected fund raising of up to 66,843,756 yen. This制度 is designed to support long-term wealth formation for employees and to improve their engagement in management. The final number of shares to be disposed of and the conditions will be determined based on future membership status of the Shareholding Association.

Purpose of the制度 and Future Outlook

This制度 aims to strengthen employee welfare and contribute to enhancing corporate value. The disposed shares will be subject to transfer restrictions from December 15, 2026, to December 14, 2031. After the restriction period, the company will acquire shares free of charge to promote employees' stock ownership. The introduction of this制度 is expected to increase employees' management participation and support the company's medium- to long-term growth.