Notice Regarding the Status of Treasury Stock Acquisition (Based on the Provisions of Article 459, Paragraph 1 of the Companies Act)

Overview of Treasury Stock Acquisition

Nippun Co., Ltd. decided, based on the Board of Directors resolution on October 14, 2025, to acquire treasury stock during the period from November 25, 2025, to March 31, 2026. The target is the company's common shares, with an upper limit of 2,200,000 shares and a maximum acquisition cost of ¥4 billion. For February 2026, the actual acquisition amounted to 326,100 shares with a cost of ¥906,151,192. The cumulative numbers are 1,233,200 shares acquired and a total cost of ¥3,112,872,970. The acquisition method is market purchase on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Impact on Shareholders and Future Outlook

This treasury stock acquisition is capped at approximately 2.61% of the total outstanding shares and is conducted as part of shareholder return initiatives. The acquired shares will be held as treasury stock, which is expected to help suppress dilution and improve earnings per share. Going forward, the company plans to continue acquisitions at appropriate timings considering market conditions. The acquisition period is until March 31, 2026, and updates on the acquisition status will be continuously disclosed.