This transaction
Policy for Responding to Large-Scale Purchases of Our Shares, etc. (Takeover Response Policy)The continuation of this policy does not involve a gratis allotment of stock acquisition rights. Accordingly, the continuation of this policy will not have a direct and specific impact on the rights or economic interests of shareholders and investors.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Transaction name | Policy for Responding to Large-Scale Purchases of Our Shares, etc. (Takeover Response Policy) |
| Impact on Business Performance | The continuation of this policy does not involve a gratis allotment of stock acquisition rights. Accordingly, the continuation of this policy will not have a direct and specific impact on the rights or economic interests of shareholders and investors. |
| Date of board resolution | 13 May 2026 |
| Execution Date / Effective Date | Expected to take effect subject to approval at the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for 24 June 2026 |
| Special Committee | An independent committee will be established. The committee will have at least 3 members, selected from among outside directors, attorneys, certified public accountants, academics, and outside experts with experience as directors or Audit & Supervisory Board Members. |
| Conditions Precedent to Execution | Approval of the continuation of this policy at the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for 24 June 2026 |
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The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.In advance of the expiration of the current policy, we reviewed the policy in light of amendments to laws and regulations and the state of discussions concerning takeover response policies. The purpose is to ensure that shareholders have sufficient information and time to properly assess large-scale purchases, and to provide the evaluations and opinions of our Board of Directors and alternative proposals.