Announcement Regarding the Status of Share Repurchases

Key points of the acquisition status

This report summarizes the status as of August 31, 2026 under the provisions of Corporate Law Article 165, Paragraph 3 and Article 156, regarding the acquisition of treasury stock. The acquisition was in the form of common stock, with a total of 322,600 shares acquired and a total amount of 8,618,784,940 yen. The acquisition period was from August 1, 2026 to August 31, 2026 (on a contracted basis), and the transactions were conducted through on-market trading on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The Board of Directors resolutions dated May 13, 2026 set the acquisition cap at 5,000,000 shares, up to 10 billion yen, with the acquisition period from June 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027.

Outlook and impact

This acquisition is within the stated upper limit, and as of August 31, the status is shown as the interim result. It is unclear whether the company will continue treasury stock acquisitions as a measure to mitigate dilution, the final funding required upon completion, or the impact on future capital policies. Investors should monitor whether additional acquisitions occur within the approved scope, the financial impact at the time of completion, and the company’s shareholder returns policy.