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

Overview of Treasury Stock Acquisition

Daido Metal Co., Ltd. conducted a treasury stock acquisition in accordance with Article 459, Paragraph 1 of the Companies Act and Article 43 of the Articles of Incorporation based on the board resolution dated March 10, 2026. The acquisition target was the company’s common shares, with 117,900 shares acquired through market purchases during the period from April 20 to April 30, 2026, at a total acquisition cost of 104,988,200 yen. The board resolution sets a maximum acquisition of 1,200,000 shares, an acquisition cost ceiling of 1 billion yen, and an acquisition period through August 31, 2026.

Impact on Shareholders and Future Acquisition Plans

This acquisition was conducted within an upper limit of approximately 2.5% of the total issued shares (excluding treasury stock) and aims to improve capital efficiency. As of April 30, 2026, the cumulative number of shares acquired is 117,900 shares, with a total acquisition cost of about 104.99 million yen. Going forward, the company plans to continue treasury stock acquisition within the scope of the board resolution, considering market conditions and other factors.