LONDON,Feb. 3,2025 -- Elliott Investment Management,L.P. and Elliott Advisors (U.K.) Limited ("Elliott," or "we"),which together advise funds that have a substantial investment in Tokyo Gas Co.,Ltd. ("Tokyo Gas" or "the Company"),today issued the following statement:

"We welcome Tokyo Gas's decision to expand its buyback program and implement additional measures to enhance capital efficiency and accelerate growth. We view these measures as meaningful first steps to unlock the substantial value embedded in Tokyo Gas's asset base,and we believe this plan demonstrates the Company's commitment towards value creation. We also support the establishment of the Corporate Value Enhancement Committee,and we anticipate the results of the Company's review of Tokyo Gas's non-core assets for divestment – including its extensive and underappreciated real estate holdings – to be announced at the comprehensive investor update in March. We look forward to continuing our engagement with the Company."

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Elliott Investment Management L.P. (together with its affiliates,"Elliott") manages approximately$69.7 billionof assets as ofJune 30,2024. Founded in 1977,it is one of the oldest funds under continuous management. The Elliott funds' investors include pension plans,sovereign wealth funds,endowments,foundations,funds-of-funds,high net worth individuals and families,and employees of the firm. Elliott Advisors (UK) Limited is an affiliate of Elliott Investment Management L.P.

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Brett Wallbutton

Ashton Consulting

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