Notice Regarding the Status of Share Buybacks (Share Buyback pursuant to the provision of Article 165, Paragraph 2 of the Companies Act)

Overview of the Acquisition

This release discloses the status of share buybacks pursuant to Article 165, Paragraph 2 of the Companies Act, covering ordinary shares of the company, with a total of 501,400 shares and total amount of 704,268,795 yen. Acquisition period is from August 1, 2026 to August 21, 2026, conducted via market purchases (discretionary trading by a securities company). Cumulative results as of May 2026 disclose a cumulative acquisition of 1,055,900 shares and a cumulative acquisition value of 1,399,882,789 yen. The company plans to continue share buybacks in the future.

Market Progress and Outlook

This is a mid-term disclosure of progress to date, with continued buybacks planned. It implies intent to enhance shareholder value from perspectives such as reduced share count, dilution, and capital efficiency. Key points to watch include additional acquisition results, cumulative figures at completion, and overall impact on the capital policy.