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

Overview of Treasury Stock Acquisition

Hokuyo Bank, Ltd. acquired 1,407,200 common shares through market purchases on the Tokyo Stock Exchange during the period from February 13, 2026 to February 28, 2026, at a total amount of 1,436,625,900 yen. This acquisition was based on the resolution passed by the Board of Directors on January 29, 2026, setting the upper limit for shares to be acquired at 3,200,000 shares, the upper limit of the acquisition price at 2,400,000,000 yen, and the acquisition period from February 13, 2026 to March 31, 2026.

Impact on Shareholders and Future Outlook

This treasury stock acquisition was conducted under an upper limit corresponding to approximately 0.84% of the total number of issued shares (excluding treasury stock), aimed at enhancing shareholder value. As of February 28, 2026, the cumulative number of shares acquired totals 1,407,200 shares, with an acquisition price of 1,436,625,900 yen. The Company intends to continue acquiring treasury stock within the scope of the Board resolution, taking into account market conditions.