Hokuhoku Financial announces share buyback and cancellation plan

Hokuhoku Financial Group announced on December 25, 2025, its board's decision to acquire up to 1,700,000 common shares, representing 1.40% of its outstanding shares (excluding treasury shares), with a maximum acquisition value of JPY 6 billion. The acquisition will take place on the Tokyo Stock Exchange via market purchases between January 6, 2026, and April 17, 2026. This move aims to enhance shareholder returns and improve capital efficiency.

Following the acquisition, the company intends to cancel all acquired shares on April 30, 2026. As of September 30, 2025, Hokuhoku Financial Group had 121,423,144 outstanding common shares (excluding treasury shares) and held 2,035,570 common treasury shares.