Notice Regarding the Status of Treasury Stock Acquisition (Treasury Stock Acquisition Based on Provisions of Article 165, Paragraph 2 of the Companies Act)

Overview of Treasury Stock Acquisition

HIOKI E.E. Corporation has been conducting treasury stock acquisitions pursuant to the resolution of the Board of Directors dated February 6, 2026, and in accordance with the provisions of Article 165, Paragraph 3 of the Companies Act. During the period from March 1 to March 31, 2026, the company acquired 76,700 shares of treasury stock through market purchases on the Tokyo Stock Exchange at a total acquisition cost of 573,996,000 yen. The acquisition cap is set at 300,000 shares, with an acquisition cost limit of 1,500,000,000 yen, and the acquisition period is from February 10 to May 31, 2026.

Impact on Shareholders and Future Outlook

As of March 31, 2026, the cumulative number of shares acquired stands at 121,200 shares, with a cumulative acquisition cost of 890,589,000 yen. The number of shares acquired is capped at approximately 2.22% of the total outstanding shares, and the company plans to continue acquiring treasury stock through market purchases. This is expected to enhance shareholder value and improve capital efficiency, although specific details regarding the use of funds and impact are not provided.