General Meeting of Shareholders(2022)

Notice of Convocation of the 12th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders

1.Outline of the Meeting

Time and date

December 8, 2022 (Thursday) at 10:00 a.m.

Location

6-13-1 Minatojima-Nakamachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe Kobe Headquarters

Agenda

・Reports

Business report for the 12th business year (October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2022), consolidated financial statements, other financial report documents, and audit report on consolidated financial statements by the accounting auditor and Audit & Supervisory Board.

・Matters for Resolution

Proposal 1 Partial Amendments to the Articles of Incorporation

Proposal 2 Appointment of 11 Directors

Proposal 3 Appointment of Two Audit & Supervisory Board Members