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Notice Regarding an Additional Contribution to the Stock Benefit Trust (J-ESOP)

To continue the employee stock benefit trust, the Company has decided to make an additional contribution of ¥1,807,956,054 to the trust. The trust is expected to use these funds to acquire up to 1,000,000 of the Company's common shares.

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Decision and Details

Board of Directors

Additional contribution to the Stock Benefit Trust (J-ESOP)

Decision13 August 2026
Period Covered27 August 2026 to 14 September 2026 (scheduled share acquisition period)
Implementation27 August 2026 (scheduled)
Going forwardThe additional contribution to the trust will be made on 27 August 2026, and the trust is scheduled to acquire the Company's common shares on the exchange market from that date through 14 September 2026.
AmountAdditional trust contribution: ¥1,807,956,054. Part of the amount will be set aside as a cash reserve for necessary expenses, including trust fees.
Quantity / scaleAdditional acquisition of up to 1,000,000 of the Company's common shares
Reason

The funds will be used by the trust to acquire the shares expected to be required for future benefits as the plan continues.

Decision and Details
ItemDetails
Matter CoveredAdditional contribution to the Stock Benefit Trust (J-ESOP)
Decision-Making BodyBoard of Directors
Decision Date13 August 2026
Implementation Date27 August 2026 (scheduled)
Period Covered27 August 2026 to 14 September 2026 (scheduled share acquisition period)
AmountAdditional trust contribution: ¥1,807,956,054. Part of the amount will be set aside as a cash reserve for necessary expenses, including trust fees.
Quantity / scaleAdditional acquisition of up to 1,000,000 of the Company's common shares
ReasonThe funds will be used by the trust to acquire the shares expected to be required for future benefits as the plan continues.
Related previous disclosuresNotice Regarding the Establishment of Share Benefit Rules and the Issuance of New Shares through a Third-Party Allotment in Connection with the Introduction of the Stock Benefit Trust (J-ESOP), dated 18 July 2025
Future plansThe additional contribution to the trust will be made on 27 August 2026, and the trust is scheduled to acquire the Company's common shares on the exchange market from that date through 14 September 2026.
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The funds will be used by the trust to acquire shares expected to be needed for future benefits in connection with the continuation of the plan. Part of the additional trust contribution will be set aside as a cash reserve for necessary expenses, including trust fees.

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