Share Buyback Conducted | May 2026

Overview of Capital Policy

Hokuhoku Financial Group conducted an acquisition of 353,100 shares of treasury stock through a market purchase on the Tokyo Stock Exchange during the period from May 12 to May 31, 2026. The total amount was approximately 2.285 billion yen, viewed as part of efforts to improve capital efficiency and return value to shareholders. The maximum limit was set at 2,200,000 shares, with a total amount of 10 billion yen, and this acquisition is a part of that plan.

Impact on Shareholders and Future Outlook

This share buyback aims to reduce share dilution and enhance shareholder returns, representing a strategy to increase shareholder value. The short-term effects are expected to stabilize stock prices and improve capital efficiency. Moving forward, there is a possibility of continuing share repurchases and dividend policies as part of the company's capital strategy, emphasizing its commitment to shareholder return.