Kao Corporation updates on share buyback progress

Kao Corporation announced its latest share repurchase activities, executed in accordance with Article 165, paragraph 2 of the Companies Act. Between October 1 and October 31, 2025, the company repurchased 4,446,900 shares of its common stock from the Tokyo Stock Exchange, totaling JPY 28,194,353,100. This action follows a resolution by the Board of Directors on August 6, 2025.

The August 6 resolution authorized the repurchase of up to 15,000,000 shares (3.2% of outstanding shares as of June 30, 2025, excluding treasury shares) for a maximum of JPY 80,000,000,000. This program is active from August 7, 2025, to January 30, 2026.

As of October 31, 2025, Kao Corporation has cumulatively repurchased 10,679,300 shares under this resolution, with a total acquisition cost of JPY 69,922,473,500.