Notice Regarding the Status of Treasury Stock Acquisition (Acquisition of Treasury Stock Based on the Provisions of Article 165, Paragraph 2 of the Companies Act)

Overview of Capital Policy

Gunze Limited, based on resolutions of the Board of Directors on November 5, 2025, has been conducting treasury stock acquisitions pursuant to Article 165, Paragraph 3 of the Companies Act. Between December 1 and December 31, 2025, the company acquired 319,200 shares of treasury stock for a total amount of ¥1,344,488,000. Consequently, the cumulative number of shares acquired reached 500,400 shares, with a cumulative acquisition amount of ¥2,054,902,500. The acquisition limit is set at 1,400,000 shares, with a maximum acquisition amount of ¥5 billion, and the acquisition period spans from November 6, 2025 to March 24, 2026.

Impact on Shareholders and Future Outlook

This treasury stock acquisition is capped at approximately 4.05% of the total number of issued shares and aims to enhance shareholder value. The acquisition will reduce the number of issued shares, which is expected to improve per-share indicators. The company plans to continue acquiring treasury stock systematically based on Board resolutions. Details regarding the use of funds and purposes have not been disclosed.