Notice Regarding the Resolution on Matters Concerning the Acquisition of Treasury Stock (Acquisition of Treasury Stock Based on the Provision of Article 165, Paragraph 2 of the Companies Act)

Overview of Capital Policy

At its Board of Directors meeting held on April 24, 2026, Kikkoman Corporation resolved matters concerning the acquisition of treasury stock in accordance with the provisions of Article 165, Paragraph 3 of the Companies Act. The purpose of the acquisition is to strengthen shareholder returns and enhance capital efficiency. The shares to be acquired are the Company's common shares, with an upper limit of 24 million shares and a total acquisition price capped at 30 billion yen. The acquisition period is from May 7, 2026, to March 31, 2027, and the acquisition method will be market purchases on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Impact on Shareholders and Current Status

The total number of issued shares excluding treasury stock is 927,741,900 shares, and the upper limit of shares to be acquired corresponds to approximately 2.59% of the total issued shares. As of March 31, 2026, the number of treasury stock shares held was 41,674,110 shares. This acquisition is expected to strengthen shareholder returns; however, no specific details are provided regarding the use of funds or impact on the market.