Notice of Results of Share Buyback and Completion of Acquisition (Based on the Provisions of Article 165, Paragraph 2 of the Companies Act)

Overview of Share Buyback

Gunze Limited conducted a share buyback based on the board resolution dated November 5, 2025, during the period from November 6, 2025 to March 24, 2026. During the current acquisition period from March 1 to March 12, 2026, the company purchased 170,200 shares of treasury stock on the Tokyo Stock Exchange market, totaling JPY 759,964,000. Cumulatively, the company has acquired 1,153,400 shares totaling JPY 4,999,956,500, thereby completing the share buyback under the aforementioned board resolution.

Impact on Shareholders and Future Outlook

This share buyback aimed to enhance the value per share through a reduction in the number of shares outstanding and is positioned as part of shareholder returns. The acquisition was conducted via market purchase within an upper limit of 1,400,000 shares and a maximum purchase price of JPY 5 billion. Going forward, with the completion of the acquisition, stabilization of the capital structure is expected; however, specific dilution rates and details on the use of funds are not included in this document.