Tokai RIKA TO EXTEND STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION TRUST AND ADD SHARES

TOKYO, Jul 30 (Pulse News Wire) – Tokai Rika CO.,LTD. (6995.NG) announced decisions made during its board meeting held on July 30 regarding its employee stock compensation program.

The company decided to amend some provisions of the share issuance regulations set forth by the board for the introduction of the program. Additionally, the trust period for the existing RS Trust was extended, and the trustee, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank Co., Ltd., will acquire additional shares through funds entrusted by the company on August 18, 2026. Details of the RS Trust include: - Type: Employee Share Delivery Trust - Beneficiaries: Employees who meet beneficiary criteria - Trustee: Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank Co., Ltd.

(with Nippon Custodian Bank Co., Ltd. as co-trustee) - Trust Manager: An independent third party - Voting Rights Exercise: Based on instructions from the trust manager throughout the term - Additional Funds Entrusted: On August 18, 2026 - Extended End Date: August 31, 2034 (planned) The total amount of money to be additionally entrusted is ¥4.348 billion. As part of this decision, the trustee will purchase 1,300,000 ordinary shares through the disposal of treasury stocks on August 18, 2026 (planned).