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

Overview of Treasury Stock Acquisition

Gunze Limited has been conducting treasury stock acquisitions pursuant to a resolution of the Board of Directors dated November 5, 2025, and in accordance with the provisions of Article 165, Paragraph 3 of the Companies Act. The target shares are the Company’s common shares, with an acquisition period from November 6, 2025 to March 24, 2026. The upper limit on the total number of shares to be acquired is set at 1,400,000 shares (representing 4.05% of the total issued shares), and the total acquisition cost upper limit is set at 5 billion yen. From February 1, 2026 to February 28, 2026, 206,800 shares were acquired at a total cost of 944,247,500 yen.

Cumulative Acquisition Status and Impact on Shareholders

As of February 28, 2026, the cumulative number of shares acquired reached 983,200 shares, with a cumulative acquisition cost of 4,239,992,500 yen. This increase in treasury stock ratio relative to issued shares may affect the shareholder composition and per-share metrics. However, no specific information regarding usage of funds or future acquisition plans is provided.