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

Overview of Treasury Stock Acquisition

Nisshin Seifun Group Inc. conducted treasury stock acquisition based on the board resolution held on October 30, 2025, in accordance with Article 459, Paragraph 1 of the Companies Act and Article 41 of its Articles of Incorporation. Between April 1 and April 17, 2026, the company acquired 1,089,400 shares of common stock at a total purchase cost of JPY 2,334,782,900 through market purchase via trust method, completing the treasury stock acquisition under this board resolution. The cumulative total amounts to 10,086,900 shares acquired at an aggregate cost of JPY 19,999,818,350.

Future Policy and Impact on Shareholders

The treasury stock acquired will be cancelled based on a board resolution pursuant to Article 178 of the Companies Act. The acquisition limit was set at 15 million shares and a maximum acquisition cost of JPY 20 billion. With the completion of this acquisition, the company aims to improve capital efficiency and enhance shareholder value. The acquisition method employed market purchases via trust, ensuring a transparent approach. The subsequent cancellation is expected to reduce the number of outstanding shares, contributing to the suppression of dilution.