Weathernews issues restricted stock compensation to directors and employees

Weathernews Inc. announced a resolution by its board of directors to dispose of 16,100 shares of common stock as restricted stock compensation, effective October 6, 2025. The shares, valued at 4,700 yen per share, total 75,670,000 yen. Recipients include 3 directors (2,500 shares), 11 executive officers (6,700 shares), and 22 employees (6,900 shares). This compensation aims to boost motivation for stock price increases and enhance corporate value, with a transfer restriction period set for 50 years, from October 6, 2025, to October 5, 2075.

Additionally, Weathernews approved the disposition of 12,000 shares of common stock, also at 4,700 yen per share, totaling 56,400,000 yen, as performance-linked restricted stock compensation, effective September 29, 2025. Recipients include 3 directors (2,800 shares), 12 executive officers (4,800 shares), and 22 employees (4,400 shares). The allocation amounts are determined by a formula based on target achievement rates for company performance. Both initiatives are part of a stock compensation system introduced on July 12, 2018, to align the interests of directors and shareholders.