Notice of Setting Record Date for Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders

Overview of Setting the Record Date for the Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders

To determine voting rights at this extraordinary shareholders' meeting, a record date has been set for July 15, 2026, and it has been announced that shareholders recorded on the shareholder register as of that date will be eligible to exercise voting rights. The announcement date is June 29, 2026, with electronic publication being the method of公告. Due to developments related to the tender offer by Daido Steel Co., Ltd., there is a plan to hold an extraordinary shareholders' meeting with proposals including share consolidation and articles of incorporation amendments. If the tender offer is not successful, the meeting will be canceled. The record date may be postponed if the period is extended.

Future Schedule and Impact

Whether the extraordinary shareholders' meeting will be held depends on the success of the tender offer. The timing, location, and details of the agenda will be announced once decided. If the tender offer is successful, proposals for share consolidation and articles of incorporation amendments are expected to be included in the agenda, which may impact the shareholder composition and capital policy.