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

Overview of Capital Policy

At the Board of Directors meeting held on February 6, 2026, Itochu Corporation resolved, pursuant to the provisions of Article 165, Paragraph 3 of the Companies Act, to acquire treasury stock. The shares to be acquired are the company’s common shares, with a maximum number of shares up to 13,000,000, equivalent to approximately 0.2% of the total outstanding shares (excluding treasury stock). The maximum total acquisition amount is set at 20 billion yen, and the acquisition period is from February 9, 2026 to March 31, 2026. The purpose of the acquisition is to execute a flexible capital policy.

Impact on Shareholders and Future Outlook

This treasury stock acquisition corresponds to approximately 0.2% of the total outstanding shares and is positioned as part of efforts to curb dilution and enhance shareholder returns. The acquisition is expected to reduce the number of shares available in the market, thereby improving the per-share value. The company plans to conduct acquisitions flexibly according to market trends and stock price conditions during the acquisition period, enhancing flexibility in future capital policies.