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

Overview of Treasury Stock Acquisition

Hanwa Co., Ltd. conducted treasury stock acquisition pursuant to the resolution of the Board of Directors dated November 7, 2025, in accordance with the provisions of Article 165, Paragraph 3 of the Companies Act. During the period from February 1 to February 24, 2026, the Company acquired 187,800 common shares for a total of ¥1,595,246,000. The acquisition method was market purchase on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The upper limit for the number of shares to be acquired was set at 1,000,000 shares, and the upper limit for the acquisition price was set at ¥5,000 million. With this acquisition, the treasury stock acquisition based on the said Board resolution has been completed.

Impact on Shareholders and Future Outlook

A total of 659,500 shares have been acquired cumulatively for an aggregate price of ¥4,999,863,000, with the acquisition ratio capped at 2.5% of the total outstanding shares. Following the planned stock split on April 1, 2026, the acquisition limit will be changed to 5,000,000 shares. Completion of this treasury stock acquisition is expected to enhance capital efficiency and serve as part of shareholder returns. However, no specific details are provided regarding the intended use of funds or future capital policies.