Notification of the Status of Treasury Stock Acquisition (Acquisition of Treasury Stock Based on the Provisions of Article 459, Paragraph 1 of the Companies Act)

Overview of Capital Policy

Shikoku Kasei Holdings Corporation is conducting treasury stock acquisitions by market purchases during the period from October 1, 2026 to October 31, 2026. The shares acquired are common stock, with a total number of 1,069,000 shares and a total purchase amount of 2,531,894,100 yen. At the board resolution on September 1, 2026, an upper limit of 1,800,000 shares (2.1% of the total number of issued shares) and an upper limit of 4,000,000,000 yen were set, with the period from September 17 to December 31. Cumulatively, as of October 31, 2026, 1,162,500 shares have been acquired for a total of 2,734,654,300 yen.

Impact on Shareholders and Outlook

This matter involves treasury stock acquisition by market purchases and may be intended to maintain or enhance shareholder value from the perspective of preventing dilution. The cumulative acquisition amount is progressing within the limits stated in the financial materials, and attention will focus on whether additional acquisitions will be made and their scale during the remaining period. The specific reasons for the decision and the use of funds are not stated in the body, but continuation of treasury stock acquisition can be regarded as part of shareholder returns.