Notice on the Status of Share Buyback and Its Completion

Overview

This notice clarifies the status and completion of a share buyback that the company resolved at its Board of Directors meeting on May 14, 2026. The acquisition period was from July 1 to July 31, 2026, and the method was market purchases on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, with a total of 223,700 shares (including additional acquisitions during the period) already announced. The current report relates to the change in the buyback framework due to a recent Articles of Incorporation amendment and stock split, and the final cumulative total stands at 348,900 shares for 199,984,400 yen.

Impact and Outlook

Share buybacks are often treated as a means to curb dilution and return value to shareholders. Confirming the cumulative shares acquired and the total amount provides material information for evaluating shareholder value. Background information such as the cap on acquisitions after stock splits has also been disclosed, and to precisely assess future impact on shareholder value, monitoring future market trends and price levels is necessary.