GMO Internet Group to Issue Subscription Rights Certificates Amid Share Buyback Plan

TOKYO, Jul 21 (Pulse News Wire) – GMO Internet Group,inc. (9449.T) resolved at its board meeting held on July 21 to issue subscription rights certificates based on its policy addressing large-scale share buybacks.

The issuance registration covers a two-year period from August 06, 2026 to August 05, 2028. Key details of the issuance include: - Type of securities: Subscription rights certificates - Issuance amount: ¥130 million (totaling the issuance price of the subscription rights certificates plus the total amount payable upon exercise) - Method of issuance: Shareholder allotment The company introduced its anti-takeover strategy during its board meeting on March 19, 2026, which was approved unanimously by all directors.

Since then, the strategy has been reviewed annually post the annual general meeting and renewed through subsequent board resolutions. In light of recent economic conditions, changes in government directives, and judicial precedents, the board carefully deliberated on the continuation and revision of the strategy.

Following thorough consideration and feedback from stakeholders, the company decided to maintain its anti-takeover measures as outlined in its previous disclosure dated August 5, 2026.