Hulic : Investment in "Uptown Post Oak" (U.S. Multifamily Rental Apartment)

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April 17, 2026 Hulic Co., Ltd.

To all Parties Concerned （Securities Code: 3003; Prime Market）

Hulic Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Takaya Maeda, Representative Director and President, hereinafter "Hulic") has been working on investments in assets with real demand in areas with economic and population growth such as the United States and Asia, as part of its international business.

We are pleased to announce that Hulic has invested in the Multifamily Rental Apartment "Uptown Post Oak" located in Houston, Texas, U.S. with Rockport and Kenedix, Inc.

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This property is located in Galleria/Uptown, Houston, a premier high-end retail and office district in the central Houston area. Its convenient proximity to major employment centers, together with access to a wide range of retail and entertainment amenities, makes it a popular residential area among professionals. We aim to further enhance the value of the property through collaborating with Rockport, which has abundant experience in value-add strategy for rental apartments.

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