[World Holdings] Completion of Share Buyback and Subsidiary Transition | July 2026

Overview of the Share Buyback

World Holdings Inc. has acquired 11,825,411 shares of the target entity, increasing its ownership ratio from 32.91% to 94.50%, with plans to complete the subsidiary transition by July 17, 2026. The purchase price is 540 yen per share, with the buyback period from June 1 to July 10, 2026. As a result of the buyback, the total number of shares tendered exceeded the minimum planned purchase amount, leading to the acquisition of all tendered shares. This significantly increases the target entity's share ownership ratio and facilitates the subsidiary transition.

Subsidiary Transition and Future Outlook

The subsidiary acquisition will alter the composition of consolidated subsidiaries and is expected to influence future performance. As of the fiscal year ending March 2026, the consolidated net assets of the target entity totaled 5,112,702 thousand yen, with sales of 75,660,628 thousand yen, demonstrating stable growth. The impact of the subsidiary change on consolidated financial results is currently under review, with further details to be announced at a later date.