Notification Regarding the Status of Share Buyback and Completion of Acquisition (Buyback of Treasury Stock pursuant to Article 165, Paragraph 2 of the Companies Act)

Overview of Share Buyback

KPP Group Holdings, Inc. conducted a share buyback in accordance with the resolution of the Board of Directors dated May 13, 2025, pursuant to the provisions of Article 165, Paragraph 3 of the Companies Act. The target for acquisition was the company’s common shares, with an upper limit of 3,000,000 shares and a total acquisition price ceiling of 3,000,000,000 yen. The acquisition period was from May 15, 2025, to March 31, 2026, and shares were acquired through market purchases. From March 1 to March 24, 2026, 254,400 shares were acquired at a purchase price of 226,177,800 yen. With this acquisition, the share buyback based on the said Board resolution has been completed.

Impact on Shareholders and Future Outlook

As of March 24, 2026, the cumulative number of treasury shares acquired reached 3,000,000 shares, with a total purchase price of 2,398,214,600 yen. This corresponds to approximately 4.5% of the total outstanding shares excluding treasury stock. The share buyback was intended to enhance shareholder value and may influence future capital policies and shareholder return measures. However, this acquisition was completed within the planned range, and any additional acquisitions are currently unknown.