DOUTOR NICHIRES Holdings Co., Ltd. authorizes a Buyback Plan.

DOUTOR NICHIRES Holdings Co., Ltd. is a Japan-based holding company mainly engaged in the roasting, processing and sale of coffee, as well as the operation of restaurants. The Company operates in two business segments. The Japan Restaurant System Group segment is engaged in the operation of restaurant chains, the production and sale of bakery products and others. The Doutor Cafe Group segment operates coffee chains with directly managed stores and franchise systems, conducts the purchasing, roasting processing and sale of coffee beans and other businesses.