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

Transaction Overview

This notice discloses the status of treasury stock acquisitions for October 2026 through market purchases. The acquired shares are common stock; during the period from October 1, 2026 to October 30, 2026, 145,000 shares were acquired for 213,657,994 yen. Going forward, purchases will continue within the limits resolved on September 11, 2026, namely up to 1,940,000 shares (approximately 3.81% of total outstanding shares) and up to a maximum acquisition amount of 2,000,000,000 yen. Cumulatively, 283,400 shares have been acquired at a total of 413,470,991 yen.

Shareholder Return Trends and Outlook

The acquisition of treasury stock is positioned as part of shareholder returns and is being executed via market purchases within set limits and periods. The future acquisition plan and cumulative acquisition status indicate an intention to curb dilution and enhance shareholder value. Specific timing of additional purchases will depend on progress within the announced period, but the October acquisitions contributed to increases in cumulative share count and amounts.