Completion of Share Buyback with Restricted Stock Units｜July 24, 2026

Overview of the Disposal

Our company completed the disposal of treasury stock resolved at the Board of Directors meeting held on June 25, 2026, on July 24, 2026. The disposed shares consisted of 34,618 common shares, with a disposal price of 1,551 yen per share, totaling 53,692,518 yen. The recipients of the allocation include our executive officers, directors of subsidiaries, executive officers, employees, and many other officers and employees, spreading across various groups.

Impact on Shareholders and Future Outlook

This share buyback is based on our performance-linked restricted stock unit compensation plan, aimed at preventing stock dilution and enhancing incentives for officers and employees. While the cash outflow from the disposal is significant, it is part of strategic efforts to improve corporate value, and attention is focused on its potential impact on future performance and stock prices.