Notice Regarding Status and Completion of Share Buyback

Overview of Capital Policy

Hitachi, Ltd. conducted a share buyback of ordinary shares based on the board resolution dated January 29, 2026. The acquisition cap was set at 30 million shares, with a total acquisition price limit of 100 billion yen, and the acquisition period was from January 30 to April 30, 2026. During the current acquisition period (April 1 to April 23, 2026), 9,753,700 shares were acquired for 47,944,319,005 yen, thereby concluding the share buyback under the said board resolution. The cumulative shares acquired amount to 20,557,500 shares, with a cumulative acquisition price of 99,999,720,301 yen. The acquisition method was market purchase on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Impact on Shareholders and Future Outlook

This share buyback represents approximately 0.67% of the total outstanding shares and aims to enhance shareholder value. Following the completion of this acquisition, changes to capital policy or plans for additional acquisitions remain uncertain; however, the company is expected to continue considering capital policy measures reflecting market conditions and management strategy. Additionally, future outlook risk factors include a range of elements such as economic conditions, foreign exchange fluctuations, raw material price volatility, and political and social circumstances, any of which could impact business performance and capital policy.