announces a share repurchase program. Under the program, the company will repurchase up to 460,000 shares, representing 0.98% of its issued share capital (excluding treasury stock), for a total purchase price of ¥3,000 million. The purpose of the program is to carry out agile capital policies in response to changes in the business environment.

The program will continue through June 30, 2022. As of December 31, 2021, the company had 46,948,776 issued shares (excluding treasury stock) and 499,396 treasury shares.