HOB Faces Upcoming Delisting and Designation as Troubled Stock

TOKYO, Jul 23 (Pulse News Wire) – HOB CO.,LTD. (1382.T) received notification from the Tokyo Stock Exchange, designating its shares as troubled stock and scheduling delisting on January 1, 2027.

The decision was made due to non-compliance with listing maintenance standards, specifically the circulating share price total amount criterion. As a result, HOB's shares will be designated as troubled stock from July 23, 2026, until December 31, 2026.

In response to this situation, the company deeply apologizes to shareholders, investors, trading partners, and related parties. Following the delisting on January 1, 2027, further instructions regarding the handling of the company’s shares will be communicated later.

This development will cause significant concern and inconvenience to stakeholders, for which the company expresses sincere regret.