M3 announces stock option grant to subsidiary employees

M3 Inc. (TSE: 2413) announced today the decision to grant stock options, or stock acquisition rights, to a total of four employees within its subsidiary companies. The decision, made at a board meeting held on March 28, 2025, aims to enhance motivation and commitment toward M3's mid-to-long-term performance, aligning employee interests with shareholder value. Each stock option will grant the right to acquire 100 shares of M3's common stock. The exercise period for these options will run from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2054. The exercise price will be determined based on the average closing price of M3's stock on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in the month preceding the allocation date.