Osaka Gas updates on progress of share repurchase program

Osaka Gas Co., Ltd. announced on September 5, 2025, the status of its share repurchase program, active from August 1, 2025, to August 31, 2025. During this period, the company repurchased 1,619,100 common shares for a total of JPY 6,750,025,398. These transactions were executed via market purchases on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

This repurchase activity aligns with a resolution from the board of directors meeting on May 8, 2025, which authorized a program for common shares of up to 30 million shares (7.42% of issued shares) or up to JPY 70 billion. The period for this broader program extends from May 9, 2025, to April 24, 2026.

As of August 31, 2025, the cumulative total of repurchased shares under the board's resolution reached 5,500,500 shares, amounting to JPY 20,943,935,279. This demonstrates the company's continued execution of its capital management strategy.