HOPE Completes Share Disposition for Restricted Stock Awards

TOKYO, Jul 24 (Pulse News Wire) – Hope,inc. (6195.F) completed the payment procedures for the repurchase of its own shares as part of restricted stock awards .

The resolution was made during the board meeting held on June 30, 2026. Details of the transaction include: - Payment completion date: July 24, 2026 - Type of shares: Ordinary shares of Hope,inc. - Number of shares: 100,000 - Price per share: ¥210 - Total amount paid: ¥21 million Recipients of the repurchased shares consist of three directors (excluding outside directors).

The number of shares distributed to each director is detailed in the previous announcement dated June 30, 2026. This action aligns with Hope,inc.'s strategy to manage employee incentives through restricted stock awards. Further specifics regarding individual allocations can be found in the June 30, 2026, press release.