Aeon Kyushu announces stock option issuance for executives

Aeon Kyushu announced that its board of directors has resolved to issue the 27th stock acquisition rights, in the form of stock-based compensation, to company directors. Up to 19,700 shares of common stock will be granted as stock options to four directors, with an upper limit of 197 stock acquisition rights. Each stock option will represent 100 shares. The exercise price will be JPY 1 per share. The stock options are designed to incentivize long-term performance by aligning executive compensation with the company's stock price. The exercise period is set from June 10, 2026, to June 9, 2041. The issuance is expected to occur on May 10, 2026.