Nidec Announces That Its Board Authorizes Share Repurchase Plan

(Repurchases of Shares Pursuant to Item 1 of Article 459 (1) of the Companies Act of Japan)

KYOTO, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nidec Corporation (TOKYO: 6594; OTC US: NJDCY) (the “Company”) announces today that its Board of Directors has authorized a new share repurchase plan at a meeting held on May 27, 2025, whereby the Company may repurchase up to 13 million shares in accordance with the Articles of Incorporation pursuant to Item 1 of Article 459 (1) of the Companies Act of Japan.

Reason for Share Repurchase

To flexibly implement share repurchases while considering factors such as funds for medium- to long-term growth investments, the current cash position, stock price levels, and the status of total shareholder returns, with a view to achieving a total return ratio of 50%.

Details of Authorized Share Repurchase Plan

1. Class of shares: Common stock
2. Total number of shares that may be repurchased: Up to 13,000,000 shares
   (1.13% of total number of shares issued, excluding treasury stock)
3. Total repurchasable amount: 35 billion yen
4. Period of repurchase: From May 28, 2025 through May 27, 2026

Reference

Total number of shares issued and outstanding shares held in treasury as of April 30, 2025:

• Total number of shares issued (excluding treasury stock): 1,146,307,799 shares
• Shares held in treasury: 46,261,137 shares

Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Information

This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding the Company’s current intent, plans, expectations and estimates. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance or events and involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those described in such forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including, but not limited to, available funds, future alternative uses for cash, future competing investment opportunities, and general economic, business and market conditions. The Company assumes no obligation to, and does not currently intend to, update these forward-looking statements, except as required by law.