Notice on Policy to Hold a Continuation Meeting of the 35th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders

Decision and Background for Holding a Continuation Meeting

The company decided to hold a continuation meeting for the 35th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders. At the continuation meeting, reports on the financial statements and the audit report will be made after completion of the financial-related procedures. Since additional audit procedures by the accounting auditor and related verification are expected to require more time than usual, it is considered difficult to complete within the electronic provision deadline for shareholder meeting materials.

Overview of the Continuation Meeting and Future Schedule

The date, time and location of the continuation meeting will be decided after approval at the general meeting and will be announced promptly once determined. The reporting items at the continuation meeting will similarly include the business report, audit report on the financial statements, and reports on the contents of the financial statements. The proposals to be voted on at the meeting include a partial amendment to the Articles of Incorporation, issuance of stock acquisition rights as stock options, reduction of capital, appropriation of surplus, and election of six directors.