Notice Regarding Status of Treasury Stock Acquisition (Acquisition of Treasury Stock Pursuant to the Provisions of Article 459, Paragraph 1 of the Companies Act)

Overview

This announcement reports the status of treasury stock acquisitions pursuant to Article 459, Paragraph 1 of the Companies Act. At the time of the board resolution on May 14, the acquisition limits were set at 4 million shares and a total amount limit of 12,200 million yen; actual acquisitions are scheduled to take place during the period from September 1 to September 30, 2026. However, as of now the total number of acquired shares is 0 shares and the total acquisition price is 0 yen, meaning no acquisitions have been executed to date. Future progress should be monitored.

Impact on Shareholders and Outlook

This matter indicates that treasury stock acquisition is prepared as an available discretionary measure, which could be utilized to curb dilution or as an option for shareholder returns. Although the acquisition record at this point is 0 shares, acquisitions during the period could contribute to stabilizing shareholder value. Attention should be paid to future acquisition results, realization within the period, and the extent to which the upper limits are utilized.