Notice Regarding Determination of Matters Related to Share Acquisition under the Stock Compensation Plan

Continuation of the Plan and Execution of Additional Funding into the Trust

Nippon Thompson Co., Ltd. has decided to continue its stock compensation plan for directors and executive officers and to additionally fund money into the trust so that the trustee of this trust can additionally acquire the Company’s shares. The trust was established on August 24, 2020, and the additional funding is scheduled to be executed from November 19, 2026 to November 30, 2026. Acquisition will be conducted through market transactions (including off-auction transactions). The total acquisition amount is capped at 696,811 thousand yen, and the total number of shares is capped at 357,300 shares. The period following the continuation of the trust is scheduled to run until the end of August 2029 from the trust agreement date.

Trust Operation and Impact on Shareholders

Voting rights within the trust will not be exercised throughout the trust period. The trust agreement date, the conditions for the trustee and the beneficiary, and the independence of the trust administrator are specified, and the date for additional funding is scheduled for November 19, 2026. This measure aims to enhance the stock compensation plan and strengthen employee incentives; however, specific dilution impact has not been disclosed. Any unclear points will be clarified in future disclosures.