Recruit Holdings announces significant share repurchase via ToSTNeT-3

Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd. announced its plan to repurchase up to 15,000,000 shares of its common stock through the Tokyo Stock Exchange Trading Network Off-Auction Own Share Repurchase Trading System (ToSTNeT-3). This maximum represents up to 1.05% of the total shares issued and outstanding, excluding treasury stock. The repurchase will occur at 8:45 a.m. on September 26, 2025, at today's closing price of 8,022 yen.

The total purchase amount is capped at 130 bn yen. While the company intends to repurchase the specified maximum, the actual number of shares repurchased may be lower depending on market conditions and other factors. The repurchase will be conducted with sell orders corresponding to the shares to be purchased.

The results of this share repurchase will be disclosed following the completion of the trade at 8:45 a.m. on September 26, 2025. This strategic move aligns with resolutions made by the board of directors on September 25, 2025.